IT Administrator — Cybersecurity Lead & Compliance

Undisclosed; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick and medical leave

Medical

Dental

Disability

Life insurance

FSA

HSA

NRECA defined contribution

Defined benefit plans

Job summary

Beltrami Electric Cooperative in Bemidji, MN is seeking an experienced Information Technology Administrator to oversee and strengthen our technology infrastructure while leading key cybersecurity initiatives.

The role focuses on securing systems, supporting staff, and advancing best IT practices across the organization, including PCI compliance, monitoring security events, and coordinating vulnerability testing. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination.
• Two to four years of experience supporting desktop environments (imaging, group policy, asset inventory).
• Two to four years of experience with network and server administration (TCP/IP, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server).
• One to two years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs, security monitoring, and incident response.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Desktop support

Security monitoring

Incident response

Training programs

Policy development

Communication

Independent work

Education

Degree or certification in CS/IT

Tools

Active Directory

Exchange

SQL Server

TCP/IP

Job description

Beltrami Electric Cooperative in Bemidji, MN is seeking an experienced Information Technology Administrator to oversee and strengthen our technology infrastructure while leading key cybersecurity initiatives.

The role focuses on securing systems, supporting staff, and advancing best IT practices across the organization, including PCI compliance, monitoring security events, and coordinating vulnerability testing. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.