IT Systems Administrator

About the role

Join our team as a Senior IT Systems Administrator to ensure the stability, security, and performance of our core IT and OT systems. We are currently modernizing our Cooperatives IT systems, making this an exciting time to come aboard! Work out of our Cando OR Carrington office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain servers, virtualization platforms, networking infrastructure, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Provide proactive technical support, troubleshoot complex issues alongside team members, and deliver comprehensive training to users.
• Support disaster recovery processes.
• Contribute to future technology road mapping and upgrade planning.
• Adhere to industry best practices.
• Architect & Manage Core Infrastructure
• Lead Network Security Operations
• Oversee Communication Systems Support Operational Technology
• Own Disaster Recovery & Incident Response
• Evaluate Emerging Tech & AI
• Escalation Support & Training
• Document & Improve

Qualifications

• Core Skills: A forward-thinking leader dedicated to security best practices, technology automation, detailed documentation, and aligning tech solutions with organizational values.
• Resilience & Security Expertise: Proven experience designing disaster recovery processes and leading or participating in cybersecurity incident response.
• Network & OT Expertise: Direct experience managing VLAN routing, firewall deployments, supporting both IT and OT environments.
• Technical Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing M365 environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and enterprise networks.
• Strong Work Ethic: Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, organized, with the ability to prioritize both short- and long-term objectives.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Must have the ability to communicate in a clear courteous, professional manner when working with the members, contractors and fellow employees in both a technical and non-technical manner.
• First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to be certified is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
• Education: A Bachelors degree in