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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Data Center Systems Administrator in BUTTE, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree from four-year accredited college with some related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of virtual server infrastructure including servers, storage arrays, and networks
- Working knowledge of supporting systems and processes including backup/recovery, OS patching and monitoring
- Working knowledge of system hardening and security techniques
- Understanding of network and security architecture
- Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities
- Ability to continually learn and acquire new technical skills and knowledge
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and work extended hours as necessary
- Ability to do some travel
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting multiple server operating systems
- Experience supporting backup and recovery systems
- Experience supporting virtual desktop and application delivery
- Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud solutions
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Architect, build and support virtual infrastructure in multiple data centers and field locations
- Physical server builds and configuration
- Hypervisor implementation and support
- Template and virtual server builds
- Storage administration
- Virtual switch and network interface configuration
- System hardening and secure system builds
- Implement and support hybrid cloud architecture
- Participate in developing cloud adoption and digital transformation
- Collaborate with technology teammates on complex system designs
- Collaborate with security team on secure system builds
- Administration of backup/recovery solution
- Disaster recovery planning, design and testing
- Support and optimize data center facilities
- Support virtual desktop and application delivery solutions
- Solve complex technical problems that include multiple layers of OSI model
- Adhere to Northwestern Energy's Professional Knowledge Worker Competencies
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$54,000 - $135,200 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open until filled.