Information Technology Administrator

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beltrami Electric Cooperative in Bemidji, MN is seeking an Information Technology Administrator to strengthen our technology infrastructure and lead cybersecurity initiatives across the organization. You will protect systems, ensure regulatory compliance, support employees, and guide best practices, including PCI compliance and incident response planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leaders and ongoing security awareness.

Qualifications

• Degree, certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years of experience supporting desktop environments, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s cybersecurity, end-user security and PCI compliance programs and initiatives.
• Monitor security events from servers, firewalls, and IDS for potential breaches or policy violations.
• Investigate security incidents and provide remediation recommendations to IT Manager and CEO.
• Develop and deliver employee security awareness and cybersecurity training programs.
• Plan and coordinate vulnerability assessments, scans, and security testing activities.
• Maintain and enhance cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology needs and propose 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 issues.
• Assist with system administration, infrastructure maintenance, and technology projects.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Education

Degree, certification in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field

Desktop imaging, group policy, asset inventory administration

Network and server administration: TCP/IP, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server

Cybersecurity programs, security monitoring, incident response

Troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Job description

Join Our Team

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

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.

In This Role, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Lead BEC’s 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.

Why Join Our Cooperative?

• Great culture


• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment


• Opportunities for professional development and training


• A key role in protecting and supporting critical technology that powers our organization


• Excellent pay and benefits

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 candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s 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.

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

Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides power to more than 22,500 consumers within a 3,000 square mile service area located in the beautiful lakes' region of north-central Minnesota. Bemidji has long-earned raves as a four-season destination for world-class hunting, fishing, bicycling, boating and snow sports amid the beauty of the north woods. This First City on the Mississippi is also a wonderful place to call home. Surrounded by pristine lakes and deep forests, Bemidji is a friendly, family-oriented community with top-tier higher education, outstanding K-12 schools, a major health care center, convenient air service, excellent dining, a vibrant arts scene and the hottest commercial buzz in all of northern Minnesota.