Information Technology 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 and motivated Information Technology Administrator to support and enhance our technology infrastructure while leading key cybersecurity and information security initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive technology professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.

Why Join Our Team?

This position plays a critical role in protecting organizational systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting employees, and helping drive technology best practices across the organization.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead BECs cybersecurity, end-user security and PCI compliance programs and initiatives.
• Monitor security events from servers, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) for potential security breaches or policy violations.
• Investigate security incidents and provide recommendations to the IT Manager and CEO regarding remediation efforts and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver employee security awareness and cybersecurity training programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule internal and external vulnerability assessments, scans, and security testing activities.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology needs and recommend effective solutions.
• Consult and propose changes to IT policies, procedures, and best operational practices.
• Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.
• Assist with system administration, infrastructure maintenance, and technology projects.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts.

What makes you a good fit:

• Degree, certification, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of this position.
• Two to four years of experience supporting desktop environments, including desktop imaging, group policy, and asset inventory administration.
• Two to four years of experience with network and server administration, including TCP/IP, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• One to two years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs, security monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide technical guidance to users at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Compensation & Benefits:

Beltrami Electric Cooperative offers an excellent pay and benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. The final compensation offered will be based on the successful candidates qualifications, experience and skill level. Beltrami Electric Cooperatives benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick and medical leave, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, FSA, HSA, NRECA defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2026.

A pre-employment background and drug screening will be processed upon offer of employment.

Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Salary/Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 per year