Systems and Network Engineer I, II, III

Golden Valley Electric Association•Fairbanks, AK

7d•$78,705 - $126,585•Onsite

About The Position

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Systems & Network Engineer in the beautiful city of Fairbanks, where you'll help design, implement, secure, and maintain the technology infrastructure that powers Interior Alaska. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting the critical networks, servers, and cybersecurity systems that keep GVEA's electric grid operating safely and reliably. With a competitive starting annual salary of $78,705 - $126,585 annually (Grade 10-14), this position offers career growth opportunities from Engineer I through Engineer III, based on experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
Progressive experience in systems administration, network engineering, or related IT infrastructure roles.
Valid Alaska driver's license.
Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and network security.
Experience administering Windows and Linux server environments.
Familiarity with virtualization platforms, storage systems, cloud technologies, and disaster recovery practices.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, and industry best practices.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial control systems, SCADA, AMI, or utility operational technology is preferred.
Relevant technical certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, Red Hat, Oracle, or similar) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, secure, and maintain the technology infrastructure that supports GVEA's electric utility operations.
Support enterprise and industrial networks, server environments, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity systems.
Contribute to projects involving network and server administration, communications infrastructure, virtualization, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
Troubleshoot technical issues, monitor system performance, support disaster recovery, and implement new technologies.
Take on increasing responsibility for infrastructure design, technical leadership, and strategic technology planning as you progress through the Engineer I, II, and III levels.