Systems Administrator - IT Infrastructure & Operations

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a System Administrator II–IV to administer and secure enterprise messaging platforms including Exchange Online and related tools. You will manage mail flow, security controls, and automation in collaboration with Cyber Security, Compliance, Legal, and HR.

A remote-capable role with a strong focus on reliability and governance. Qualified candidates have 2–7 years in IT with enterprise messaging experience, strong PowerShell skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, or email administration.
• Basic PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise messaging and communications platforms, including Exchange Online, Exchange Server Edition (SE), Outlook, Cisco Email Gateway, Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, xMatters, and Kofax.
• Manage email services, mail flow, mailbox administration, distribution groups, shared mailboxes, platform availability, and system performance.
• Administer and enhance email security controls, including threat protection, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), data loss prevention (DLP), and compliance-related configurations.
• Support automated communications, notifications, and enterprise email campaigns in partnership with business and IT stakeholders.
• Perform system administration activities including upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Partner with Cyber Security, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and other business units to support messaging, governance, retention, and communication requirements.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation, operational documentation, reporting, and knowledge management materials.
• Managing M365 license allocations, configuration and reporting.
• Participate in incident, request, change management, and on-call support processes, serving as an escalation point for complex issues as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Exchange

PowerShell

Email administration

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Exchange Online

Exchange Server

Cisco Email Gateway

Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense

xMatters

Kofax

Power BI

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

Job Description

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

This position is within FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

d governance of FirstEnergy's enterprise communications platforms. The team manages Exchange Online, Outlook, email security technologies, automated communications solutions, and messaging infrastructure that support critical business operations across the enterprise.

This role serves as a key administrator and technical resource for FirstEnergy's messaging ecosystem, including Exchange Online, Exchange SE, Cisco Email Gateway, Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, xMatters, and Kofax communication platforms. The position partners closely with Cyber Security, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and business stakeholders to ensure communications platforms remain secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise messaging and communications platforms, including Exchange Online, Exchange Server Edition (SE), Outlook, Cisco Email Gateway, Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, xMatters, and Kofax.
• Manage email services, mail flow, mailbox administration, distribution groups, shared mailboxes, platform availability, and system performance.
• Administer and enhance email security controls, including threat protection, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), data loss prevention (DLP), and compliance-related configurations.
• Support automated communications, notifications, and enterprise email campaigns in partnership with business and IT stakeholders.
• Perform system administration activities including upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Partner with Cyber Security, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and other business units to support messaging, governance, retention, and communication requirements.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation, operational documentation, reporting, and knowledge management materials.
• Managing M365 license allocations, configuration and reporting.
• Participate in incident, request, change management, and on-call support processes, serving as an escalation point for complex issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, or email administration.
• Basic PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Exchange Online, Outlook, Cisco Email Gateway, Proofpoint, xMatters, Kofax, or similar messaging and communications platforms.
• Experience supporting email security, compliance, automation, or reporting solutions.
• Experience with Sharepoint configuration, Power BI design or operational reporting tools.
• Experience with Power Platform and Power Automate development, and working knowledge of other M365 applications.

Experience Levels

System Administrator II

• Minimum 2-4 years of IT experience supporting enterprise applications, infrastructure, collaboration, or messaging technologies.

System Administrator III

• 4-7 years of relevant IT experience with enterprise messaging, collaboration, or system administration.
• Intermediate experience administering Exchange Online and enterprise messaging platforms.
• Intermediate PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Ability to independently manage production systems, lead technical initiatives, and serve as an escalation resource.

System Administrator IV

• 7+ years of relevant IT experience with enterprise messaging and collaboration platforms.
• Advanced Exchange Online administration and PowerShell automation experience.
• Experience leading major platform upgrades, migrations, or modernization efforts.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement experience.

Why Join Us

This position plays a critical role in supporting and securing the communication platforms focusing on:

• Manage and enhance enterprise-scale messaging, email security, and communications platforms serving a large, regulated organization.
• Work with leading technologies including Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, Cisco