Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Administrator

Beltrami Electric Cooperative; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

FSA / HSA

Job summary

Beltrami Electric Cooperative (BEC) is seeking an experienced Information Technology Administrator to support and enhance our technology infrastructure while leading cybersecurity and information security initiatives.

The role emphasizes proactive management of security events, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with team leaders to implement best practices across the organization. You will provide technical support and drive continuity planning.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience supporting desktop environments.
• 2–4 years of network and server administration (TCP/IP, AD, Exchange, SQL Server).
• 1–2 years of cybersecurity program support and incident response.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to guide users at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity and PCI compliance programs and initiatives.
• Monitor security events from servers, firewalls, and IDS for breaches or violations.
• Investigate security incidents and advise on remediation actions.
• Develop employee security awareness and training programs.
• Plan vulnerability assessments and security testing activities.
• Assist in maintaining cybersecurity policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology needs and solutions.
• Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.
• Assist with system administration, infrastructure maintenance, and projects.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Desktop support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Group Policy

Active Directory

Exchange

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Beltrami Electric Cooperative (BEC) is seeking an experienced Information Technology Administrator to support and enhance our technology infrastructure while leading cybersecurity and information security initiatives.

The role emphasizes proactive management of security events, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with team leaders to implement best practices across the organization. You will provide technical support and drive continuity planning.