Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Nebraska Public Power District • Columbus, OH

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a part of the Infrastructure team within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Operations group. The focus for this role is the design and support for servers, storage, virtualization, active directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in Linux is desired. Daily activities may include support for hyperconverged infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Citrix, virtual machines, group policy, disaster recovery, PowerShell, Kubernetes, and server operating systems. Additionally, this position will have an active role on NPPD’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.
• Administer and maintain servers, storage systems, and virtualization platforms
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with company policies
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP services
• Provide support for Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.
• Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced technical certification aligned with key business system platform(s) used at the District (for example, SAP, Microsoft Certifications, and Security related best practices) as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Linux is desired.
• Administer Citrix environments and manage NetScaler configurations
• Collaborate with network/infrastructure engineers to optimize infrastructure
• Manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and system upgrades
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively and reactively
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration
• Provide support with Intune/Entra Management and maintaining Configuration Management Databases
• Cybersecurity, technical writing, procedural writing, ITSM

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide direction and support for complex systems, applications and databases in support of the District's computing environment.
• Provide technical architecture recommendations and apply best practices in system design, development, and testing.
• Collaborate with/advise/coach other ET/Corporate Security and business unit analysts to ensure understanding of business and technical work processes, tools, and best practices.
• Evaluate, create, document, and test complex system-related interfaces and integration.
• Maintains efficient and effective management of vendor contract service relationships pertaining to technical services.
• Provide 24/7 system support, as needed.
• Lead special task groups, trouble-shooting efforts, and integration and/or improvement project teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.
• Proven understanding of key NPPD business unit activities and successful application of ET/Corporate Security technical solution design, development, and responsive customer support and service.
• Work closely with ET/Corporate Security management to oversee and lead resolution of complex technical challenges and new business system initiatives.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees