We are seeking applicants for a Senior Systems Engineer. This person will be part of a team to ensure stability, integrity and efficient operation of the organization's server based systems that support core organizational business functions.

What You'll Do

You will monitor, install, support and optimize all networked server software, hardware and associated operating systems, as well as apply proven communications, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills to support the organization's networked server environment. 

• Collaborate with technical services staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes. 
• Work with management team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals to identify and install new systems and resolve business systems issues.
• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems and troubleshoot advanced system issues.
• Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

About You

You love to exceed expectations, apply systems thinking to generate solutions and promptly respond to members' requests. You love working with people both colleagues and members in a member-focused cooperative environment. You take a diagnostic approach to understanding the needs of the situation and are results-oriented, self-motivated, and have a high level of initiative.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent Technical Certifications and job experience.
• 5+ years of prior experience, in a senior level role is preferred.
• Prior electric utility experience or other regulated industry is a plus.
• Knowledge and perience with Windows, VMWare, Dell Kace, Solarwinds, Veeam, Nimble, HP Hardware Microsoft Exchange, Linux, and Cloud Based Solutions.

About Us

We are a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of electricity to our owner-members. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we were created out of the need for reliable, affordable electricity in America's heartland. Our members are 23 electric distribution cooperatives (which makes us a co-op of co-ops), and their members include over 300,000 homes, businesses and farms in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. As a not-for-profit co-op, our members are our owners, so we aren't influenced by shareholders and old practices. We are guided by the seven cooperative principles that govern all co-ops and values that are important to us, like teamwork and putting family first. We are a Deliberately Different kind of power provider- built for stability and growth and focused on the future. And that's good news for the people and businesses who depend on us.
Our company is big enough to provide training and professional development to further your career goals, yet small enough that you can maintain a personal connection with fellow employees. Employees are our most valuable assets, so we put employees first by offering an excellent benefits package, wellness benefits, and we throw in some fun activities along the way.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://wvpa.hirecentric.com/jobs/129967-34541.html