System Administrator I, II, or III (Deployment)

*Position Title:* System Administrator I, II, or III (Deployment) *OPEN UNTIL FILLED* *Department/Location:* Information Technology*/*Bismarck, ND *Company:* Basin Electric Power Cooperative *Position Purpose:* This position assists the Enterprise software deployment, software packaging, Operating System (OS) Deployment, and Patch management efforts for Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) and its subsidiaries.
The incumbent assists the day-to-day administration of Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) in a large multi-site environment.
The scope of SCCM is all encompassing, from client endpoints to servers and as it relates to OS and Application deployment, patching, reporting, and backend maintenance.
System Administrators are responsible for the remote desktop that employees and vendors’ access.
Basin Electric's software deployment group provides a wide range of IT services for Basin Electric, Dakota Gasification Company, member cooperatives, and customers.
*This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.
* *Essential Functions:* * Download, document, customize, and update installers and installation scripts.
* Test, package, and deploy applications and application updates.
* Generate reports on applications deployments, security updates, compliance, installed applications, and hardware devices.
* Configure and document any application updates and setting changes in task sequences.
* Work with other IT members and support their activities by processing requests for software deployments, customizations, and updates.
* Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate complex issues to higher level System Administrators or appropriate support teams for resolution.
*Minimum Qualifications:* *System Administrator I (Desktop):* * Four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field; * Or a two-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field and two years of related information technology experience.
*System Administrator II (Desktop):* * Four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field and three years of related information technology experience; * Or a two-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field and five years of related information technology experience.
*System Administrator III (Desktop):* * Four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field and six years of related information technology experience; * Or a two-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field and eight years of related information technology experience.
*Other Requirements:* * Basic knowledge of networking principles, communications technologies and security principles and new computing technologies; * Good customer service and time management skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communications skills; * Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; * Experience in Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, Azure AD/Entra ID, Operating System Deployments, Windows 10/11, MS 365, Admin Studio/InstallShield, and PowerShell is preferred; * The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position.
The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations.
Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.
*Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:* This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.
It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
This position requires the ability to communicate and must be able to clearly exchange accurate information.
It also requires the ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
Occasionally, the incumbent works in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, and noise.
Occasional travel required.
Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.
basinelectric.
com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person