System Administrator or Senior – Grid Operations Technology and Compliance – Temporary

Position Overview

Idaho Power Company (IPC) is looking for a System Administrator or Senior System Administrator to join our Load Serving Operations Technology team at our West Boise office. This role supports high-visibility projects, compliance activities, and real‑time operation technologies such as the Outage Management System (OMS), Switch Order Management (SOM), and Energy Management System (EMS).

• Own the reliability, availability, and performance of OMS, SOM, model maintenance, and EMS applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, integration, and data issues using structured root‑cause analysis.
• Monitor system health, analyze operational data, logs, and alerts to diagnose issues and drive improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across integrated platforms.
• Design, build, and maintain system integrations, including API‑based and stand‑alone solutions.
• Leverage automation, scripting, and programming to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Support CIP compliance through change and configuration management, asset management, patching, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with internal teams, end users, and vendors, maintaining documentation and operating independently to implement fixes, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  
  2 or more years of relevant technology administration experience.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundation, Microsoft MCSA, Red Hat RHCSA.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or computer information systems (CIS).
• Experience:
  
  4 or more years of relevant technology administration experience.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  ITIL Foundation, Microsoft MCSE, Red Hat RHCE, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CISSP, CCNP.

• On-site (non‑remote) position.
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation and be able to arrive on site within 60 minutes.

• Work at a desk/computer for extended periods.
• Use office equipment, fine motor skills for typing and dialing.
• Occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs.

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws. Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa.