Senior IT Infrastructure Administrator

spp • Little Rock, AR

8d

About The Position

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on! We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way. We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package: Competitive pay with bonus opportunities Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Relocation assistance Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed. Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying. COMPENSATION INFORMATION The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process. Senior IT Infrastructure Administrator Pay Range: $97,580.00 - $126,795.00 Join our dynamic IT Infrastructure Team! Are you ready to be part of a growing company known for its outstanding culture and dedication to employee development? Here’s your chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking IT Infrastructure Team that plays a vital role in supporting the systems that keep operations running today—and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. As a member of our IT Infrastructure Administration Team, you’ll strengthen your technical skills while working with modern tools and technologies. The team is responsible for building, managing, and supporting all Windows and Linux servers that enable SPP’s business functions, as well as key infrastructure platforms including Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, VMware vSphere, CyberArk, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and HashiCorp Terraform. What You'll Do In this role, you will: Administer and support Windows Server environments, Microsoft Exchange, Globalscape, and Quest Archive Manager Install, upgrade, configure, and manage infrastructure applications and platforms aligned with team responsibilities Participate in project work, system upgrades, and cross-team initiatives Partner with Customer Relations to support external member Globalscape requests Perform data center management and hardware-related activities Research, evaluate, and implement new software platforms and infrastructure solutions Automate and enhance infrastructure operations and team processes using modern tools and scripting If your strengths include virtualization, hardware, and infrastructure modernization, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Join us and help maintain and evolve the systems that power our mission. If your strengths lie in virtualization and hardware, we have a role that fits you. Join us and play a crucial part in maintaining and modernizing the systems that power our mission. Apply today and become a vital part of our infrastructure team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in an Information Technology related field, or combined equivalent experience
• A minimum of six (6) years infrastructure support experience
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and understand complex, highly integrated systems
• Experience researching, installing, maintaining, and supporting core business systems (e.g., email, domain services, Active Directory, DNS, certificates, and Enterprise FTP)
• Strong understanding of both business and technical requirements for assigned systems, with working knowledge of other supported platforms
• Experience managing server installations, including hardware and operating system components (requirements gathering, documentation, third-party software, firmware updates)
• Experience supporting on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Microsoft Windows Server administration experience (build, support, upgrade, and maintenance)

Nice To Haves

• Automation experience using Terraform, Ansible, and Powershell

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments, Microsoft Exchange, Globalscape, and Quest Archive Manager
• Install, upgrade, configure, and manage infrastructure applications and platforms aligned with team responsibilities
• Participate in project work, system upgrades, and cross-team initiatives
• Partner with Customer Relations to support external member Globalscape requests
• Perform data center management and hardware-related activities
• Research, evaluate, and implement new software platforms and infrastructure solutions
• Automate and enhance infrastructure operations and team processes using modern tools and scripting

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees