IT Systems Administrator II, or Senior Southwest Power Pool Inc Arkansas Catego

Description

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Sr. Systems Administrator | Pay Range: $85,800 - $

Systems Administrator II | Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $96,900

Systems Administrator I | Pay Range: $55,800.00 - $68,350.00

Join Our Infrastructure Security Patching Team!

We're looking for two driven Systems Administrators to power up our Infrastructure Security Patching Team
. These positions may be filled at the Level I, Level II, or Senior level based on your skills and experience.

At SPP, we don't just manage technology we safeguard the systems that keep the lights on across our region. As part of our IT organization, you'll play a critical role in protecting and optimizing the computing resources that support our employees, members, and millions of people who rely on reliable power every day.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be at the heart of SPP's mission, working on projects and operations that matter. You'll:

• Secure the grid by planning, testing, and implementing security patches and upgrades across a wide range of systems.
• Design, build, and maintain core IT infrastructure, from servers and virtualization platforms to cloud environments and container orchestration.
• Stay ahead of threats by monitoring vendor advisories, assessing vulnerabilities, and driving remediation to keep our environment safe.
• Lead and innovate by mentoring teammates, managing projects, and finding new ways to automate and streamline patching and vulnerability management.
• Partner across the business, translating complex technical issues into clear solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.