Systems Administrator I/II/Sr

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support the Energy Management System (EMS) and SCADA environments in the United States. The role emphasizes NERC CIP compliance, design of hardware/software, and ensuring reliable, secure operations across all systems.

Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and upgrades of EMS/SCADA components, along with leadership in disaster recovery planning and elevated support for Windows, VMware, and Linux platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires four-year degree in computer science, IT, or related field; knowledge of systems administration, programming, and networking.
• Two years' experience providing technical support for IT infrastructure components.

Responsibilities

• Install, manage, patch, and upgrade EMS/SCADA applications and affiliated downstream systems.
• Design, code, test and integrate software and hardware for EMS/SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot EMS/SCADA systems and resolve issues for 24x7x365 availability.
• Support NERC CIP compliance by developing policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate with IS staff to train users on new technologies.
• Participate in after hours On Call rotation.
• Work with clients and consultants on maintenance and enhancements.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Systems administration

Programming

Networking

Technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT or related field

Tools

Windows Server

VMware

Linux

Oracle

Cisco

Tripwire

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under direction of higher-level administrators, responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, problem resolution, monitoring, and control of the assigned hardware, software, operating systems, security systems and file structures.

Systems Administrator, Sr: In support of the Company's Energy Management System (EMS), this position is responsible for NERC CIP compliance, as well as design of the assigned hardware, software, operating systems, security systems and file structures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Systems Administrator I: ($63,860 - $79,830)

• Requires knowledge of systems administration, programming, and networking at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in computer science, information technology (IT) or related field; and

• Two years' experience providing technical support for the hardware, operating system software, security systems and file structures for an IT infrastructure.

Systems Administrator II: ($73,460 - $91,830)

• Requires knowledge of systems administration, programming, and networking at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in computer science, information technology (IT) or related field; and

• Four years' experience providing technical support for the hardware, operating system software, security systems and file structures for an IT infrastructure.

Systems Administrator, Sr: ($84,460 - $105,570)

• Requires knowledge of programming and networking at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in computer science, information technology (IT) or related field; and

• Six years' experience providing technical support for various operating systems, security systems, file structures, servers and PC hardware.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Systems Administrator, Sr:

• Professional certifications in the assigned areas of responsibility such as Windows Server, Oracle, CISCO, VMware, and Tripwire.

• Familiarity with Linux operating system.

• NERC/CIP compliance experience.

• Switch, firewall, and RTU configuration and programming experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must submit periodic background checks due to the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, manage, patch, and upgrade EMS/SCADA applications and affiliated downstream systems.

• Design, code, test and integrate software and hardware for the Electric Energy Management System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (EMS/SCADA) systems.
• Troubleshoot EMS/SCADA systems and resolve issues to assure a 24x7x365 availability.
• Support NERC CIP Reliability Standards and compliance by helping develop and applying policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Works with Information Services staff to ensure that users receive adequate training and assistance to aid them in the implementation of new and current technologies.
• Participate in after hour On Call rotation.
• Work with clients and consultants on maintenance and enhancements.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Additional to the above, the Systems Administrator, Sr:

• Provides leadership and guidance to System Administrators.
• Provides elevated support for the EMS, including all hardware, MS Windows, VMware, and Linux systems.

• Leads/participates in the development, ongoing maintenance and testing of a disaster recovery plan. Develop procedures to recover EMS/SCADA applications and affiliated systems.

Deadline to apply: August 28, 2026 @ 11am CST

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