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NorthWestern Energy Data Center Systems Administrator in Butte, Montana
54000-135200 per year | 13-Aug-2024 to Until Filled (MST) | Butte, MT, USA | Salary | Business Technology | Regular Full Time
Data Center Systems Administrator
Work Location : Butte, MT
Pay range : $54,000 to $135,200 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .
About this position:
The Data Center Systems Administrator is a key member of a collaborative team with diverse responsibilities including designing and managing virtual server infrastructure, technology platforms, and cloud solutions .
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:
401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
Architect, build, and support virtual infrastructure in multiple data centers and field locations. Duties include:
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.
Participate in an on-call rotation and work extended hours as necessary
Some travel will be required
Adhere to Northwestern Energy's Professional Knowledge Worker Competencies.
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
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 and patching
Working knowledge of system hardening and security techniques
Understanding of network and security architecture
Must be able to work in a team environment and adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities
Must be able to continually learn and acquire new technical skills and knowledge
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
Requisition #4521
Posting Dates: September 9, 2024 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Business Technology
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com .