Dakota Electric Association is hiring an Enterprise Systems Analyst to join our team in Farmington, MN!
This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team that strives for innovation and has a history of being ahead of the curve regarding technical adaptability.
WHO ARE WE?
Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative that reaches more than 112,000 members. We are ranked among the 25 largest electric distribution cooperatives in the nation.
Located in Farmington, MN, Dakota Electric Association boasts an incredible culture and features a strong history of valuing employee contributions.
OVERVIEW
As part of the Enterprise Systems Infrastructure Team, the Enterprise Systems Analyst provides coordination, management, and support for Dakota Electric Association’s enterprise systems.
The selected candidate will work with all of our back-end systems, cloud-based applications, and more to ensure that our customers and employees do not experience any difficulties.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
· Responsible for the support of enterprise servers and systems, including testing, upgrades, patch management, and support requests.
· Responsible for assisting in annual enterprise hardware budget and enterprise plan.]
· Responsible for backup/restoration process and procedures, disaster recovery planning, and test environment infrastructure.
· Provides enterprise administration oversight, including Active Directory objects, integration of Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux servers and workstation systems, analysis and maintenance of server disk space use and archiving, including directly attached and SAN, workstation management and inventory utilities, wireless technologies, and virtual server technologies.
· Ensures the secure operation of computing and enterprise systems. Continual investigation of new technologies to improve the overall enterprise. Use of security methodology best practices and tools.
· Provides support, and administration of Internet/Intranet servers and services, including cloud hosted and on-premises solutions, colocation, and any other provisions necessary to insure stability and reliability of the Internet/Intranet systems and services.
· Performs other work as apparent or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· College Degree in a related field or 3 years Microsoft Server 2008/2012/2019 experience or MCSE certification, if certification is used it must be obtained within the last 5 years. Experience must include:
o A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the information services industry.
o A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Microsoft enterprise solutions.
o A minimum of 3 years’ experience with network and computer security.
o A minimum of 3 years’ experience with hosted solutions or cloud-based service administration.
· Must have knowledge of:
o Network concepts.
o Microsoft Windows.
o Microsoft Server.
o TCP/IP.
o Ethernet technologies.
o Cloud and Internet technologies.
o Remote access technologies.
o Wireless technologies.
o Security concepts and firewalls.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience with Macintosh operating systems.
· Electrical Cooperatives experience.
· Customer focus approach.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal department office conditions and working hours apply (40 hours/week). Occasional overtime may be required. Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers in all departments to successfully implement accounting policies and procedures. Must be able to cope with stressful situations that interrupt the normal workday schedule.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands for this position are identified on the Office/Professional template. All duties should be considered essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS
o 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with an employer contribution of 6% of an employee's base wage, plus matching contribution up to 4%
o Medical, dental and vision coverage
o HSA and FSA
o Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
o Short-term disability and other voluntary benefits
o Tuition reimbursement
o Wellness reimbursement
o Vacation, sick and personal leave
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Dakota Electric is proud to offer equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, disability status, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
