Network Administrator

Who we are:

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co- minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulderand a new demonstration facility underwayin Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.

Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders,we’re building a company shaping the future of industry.

Ify ou’re looking to make an impact and join a teamt hat’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

As a Staff Network Administrator, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Electra's network and systems infrastructure. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in Azure Entra, M365, networking, systems administration, infrastructure automation, and proficiency in public and private cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and HCI Platforms.

• Design, implement, andmaintainnetwork infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, and wireless networks
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Monitor network performance and security,identifying and resolving issues promptly
• Design, implement, andmaintainserver infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers, storage systems, and backup solutions
• Manage Azure Entra, ensuring seamless integration, optimization, and adherence to best practices
• Implement and manage public and private cloud-based solutions, including HCI Platforms, AWS, and Azure, leveraging Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering; automate system administration tasks using scripting languages and configuration management tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and implement IT projects and initiatives
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff
• Stay current with industry trends andemergingtechnologies,recommending and implementing best practices
• Document network and system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive industry experience in networking and systems administration, or 8+ years with a master's degree, or 5+ years with a PhD (excluding internships, co-ops, or other school projects)
• Recognized technical expert in enterprise networking and systems administration with demonstrated ability to solve highly complex infrastructure and technology challenges
• Expert knowledge of networking architecture, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, and network security principles
• Advanced expertise designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure utilizing platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, and Ubiquiti
• Deep expertise administering and optimizing Windows Server and Linux environments within complex enterprise infrastructures
• Advanced knowledge of virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V, with experience designing scalable, highly available environments
• Expert-level proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud services, including architecture, migration, infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and hybrid cloud environments
• Advanced scripting and automation capabilities using Python, Power Shell, or similar languages to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical problems, develop innovative solutions, and make sound architectural decisions with broad organizational impact
• Proven ability to…