IT Administrator & Cybersecurity Leader

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

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.