Systems Administrator II

About the role

Ozarks Electric, headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas with offices in Springdale, Arkansas, Stilwell and Westville Oklahoma, incorporated in 1938, is a member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 90,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical/dental coverage for employee and dependents
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Job offers are contingent on passing a background check, proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., and passing a drug test. Ozarks does not accept medical marijuana cards because all positions are considered safety sensitive.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, Engineering or a related technical field required; equivalent combinations of education, certifications, military training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Required industry certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) or equivalent demonstrated competency through experience supporting, administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise infrastructure, operating systems, identity services, cloud services, and related technologies.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (AZ-800/801), VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent.
• Employees may be required to obtain additional certifications within a specified timeframe based on organizational needs.

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, information technology operations, or a related technical field required.