System Administrator; Transmission Control Center

Position: System Administrator (Transmission Control Center)

System Administrator (Transmission Control Center)

Apply for the System Administrator (Transmission Control Center) role at Pedernales Electric Cooperative
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Position Open Until Filled.

Location:

PEC Transmission Control Center, Leander, TX 78641. Hybrid work options available.

Base Pay: $84,880.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits.
* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing complex duties required in the implementation, operation and maintenance of the company's enterprise systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform Active Directory object management, maintain working AD best practices, assist in topology maintenance.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and assist with upgrades to the Enterprise Systems.
• Assist with deployment of server operating system into the environment. This includes DNS, SSH, DHCP, SNMP, SFTP, and IIS.
• Ensure the safety and integrity of file systems with backups and snapshots.
• Examine and solve issues that have been escalated within the team or users.
• Ensure the availability of computer resources by assisting with disaster prevention and recovery efforts caused by events like power outages, hardware failures, etc.
• Install, configure, and support enterprise-wide software applications.
• Monitor systems and address security usability issues.
• Maintain and deploy both physical and virtual systems in different network segments.
• Install, upgrade, and configure hardware as needed.
• Assist and maintain antivirus and endpoint security.
• Design and maintain documentation relevant to standardization of team practices and procedures.
• Administer patching and backup software, other enterprise software and perform patch management systems.
• Install, maintain, and monitor security measures.
• Maintain the security of confidential information.
• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computers and computer systems, including hardware and software to set up functions, enter data or process information.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SFTP, routing, firewalls, e‑mail, distributed authentication, VPNs, telecommunications issues, and other network administration concerns, particularly in complex LAN and WAN environments.
• Knowledge of basic virtualization and deployment principles.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve system‑related problems by using diagnostic techniques and protocols.
• Skilled in time management.
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and changing priorities.
• Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to listen to and understand information verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications – Education, Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Directly related experience may substitute for education.
• Four years of database, network administration, or system administration experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel.
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may be required to travel.
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi‑weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period.
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of this position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Other

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

Utilities

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