Systems Administrator - IT Infrastructure & Operations

FirstEnergy; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision, life

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an experienced System Administrator to support enterprise messaging and collaboration platforms, including Exchange Online, Exchange SE, Outlook, Cisco Email Gateway, Proofpoint, xMatters, and Kofax.

You will manage mail flow, security controls, scripting with PowerShell, and partner with Cyber Security, Compliance, Legal, HR, and business units to ensure reliable communications and regulatory compliance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise messaging and communications platforms, including Exchange Online, Exchange 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

Familiarity with Exchange/M365 or mail

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

PowerShell

Exchange Online

Job description

FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe 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

• 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 Email Gateway, Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense, xMatters, and Kofax.
• Partner with Cyber Security, Compliance, Human Resources, and business leaders on initiatives that improve security, reliability, and user experience.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation,
• a company-sponsored pension plan,
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution,
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs,
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

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FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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