Information Systems Administrator

Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Retirement plan

401(k)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Job summary

Amicalola EMC in Jasper, GA is seeking an Information Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and support the Cooperative's IT systems and infrastructure.

This role focuses on reliability, security, and performance of the technology environment, provides technical support, and requires a related degree and a high school diploma.

On‑site role with occasional after-hours support, and a commitment to safeguarding information resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; related college degree preferred.
• College degree in computer science or information technology or closely related field.
• Experience in computer services and maintenance preferred.
• Experience with server and storage environments and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, maintains and supports the IT system operation and development.
• Administers server and storage environment.
• Assists in troubleshooting local and wide area networks.
• Provides risk management and information security incident reporting.
• Enforces safeguards and access controls for information systems.
• Other duties or projects as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written & oral communication

Independent work

Training sessions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Windows Server OS

Windows client OS

On-premises PBX systems

Job description

Amicalola EMC has an immediate opening for the following position: Information Systems Administrator. This position will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the Cooperative's information technology systems and infrastructure. The position will assist with ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the Cooperative's technology environment and will provide technical support and troubleshooting as needed.

Duties

• Monitors, maintains and supports the IT system operation and system development in support of the Cooperative's business operations.
• Administers server and storage environment.
• Assists in troubleshooting local and wide area networks.
• Provides risk management, Information Systems Security incident reporting and personnel training focused on identifying and mitigating risks to a minimum level.
• Ensures policies and procedures are in place for implementing safeguards, standardized security procedures, and protection of information and Information Systems resources to allow only authorized people to access the Cooperative's systems and networks.
• Other duties or projects as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in computer science, information technology, or closely related field.

Experience

Experience in computer services and maintenance preferred.

Abilities and Skills

• Experience working with a virtual server environment, and with managing Windows Operating Systems (both server and desktop).
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Must have the ability to work independently, manage time, and possess personal initiative.
• Ability to effectively conduct training sessions.
• Experience with an on-premise PBX system is a plus.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling and working in confined spaces. Occasional climbing of ladders.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of supplies < 25 lbs.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of supplies 25-75 lbs.
• Work will mostly be performed indoors with occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Position may require occasional irregular hours and overtime during storm restoration or emergency operations. Position will be onsite, M-F.

Amicalola EMC offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Defined Benefit Retirement plan
• 401(k)
• Generous leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Amicalola EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.

Standard post-offer of employment physical, drug screen, and background check required.