System Admin I or II

Looking for a change?

Idaho Power Company, located in the heart of beautiful downtown Boise is seeking a Systems Administrator professional to join our team. Why consider Idaho Power as your next employer? We offer excellent benefits, stable employment, work-life balance, challenging work in a quickly evolving industry, and the opportunity to live, work, and play in a city consistently ranked as one of the best in the country. Some accolades include: ‘Best City to Move to in 2014’ by Simple Move Labor; ‘Best City to Live’ by Men’s Health Magazine; ‘Top Ten Downtowns’ in America by Livibility.com; ‘Best City for Raising a Family’ by Forbes; and the list goes on.

Why is Boise so great? For some it’s the outdoor adventures just minutes away from downtown Boise. For others, it’s the cost of living coupled with family friendly communities. Regardless of the reason, if you’re looking to relocate, Boise might just be for you.

Now about the job: Under minimal supervision System Administrators analyze, install, configure, upgrade, document, monitor and maintain software and hardware in support of business processing requirements. Supported systems may include operating systems, business applications, server hardware, security tools, monitoring tools, Web servers, Application servers, Integration servers, and other departmental or enterprise applications or systems.

The successful candidate for this position will perform systems administration functions for assigned applications to ensure supported systems are reliable, efficiently maintained and available in order to support customer productivity. Additionally, he/she will provide advanced technical support and accept ownership of problems not resolved by the IT Operations Center or IT Service Desk. He/she will also participate in the development and execution of technology strategies to support organizational activities and direction.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of:
Powershell Scripting

Linux Redhat Operating Systems

VMWare ESX and API’s

JavaJavascript

MySQL

F5 LTMGTM

Server build automation

DevOps

Deep Knowledge of Active Directory

Basic knowledge of networking

Skills in:
Using scripts to automate and solve problems

Programming

Automation of server builds

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Effective listening; and planning and organizing.

Prefer skills in project management, mentoring, and training

Ability to:
Work proactively in a team environment with minimum supervision

Accept responsibility and complete tasks in a timely manner

Interact effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel

Adapt to new situations

Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude

Prefer ability to work on multiple projects at a time with constant interruptions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Level I

Associate’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Level II

Bachelor’s Degree in CIS (computer information systems) or equivalent field, OR a combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience:
Level I

• 2 or more years of Powershell scripting and automation experience with at least 1 year specifically working with VMWare, Active Directory,and Java/Javascript.

Level II

• 5 or more years of Powershell scripting and automation experience with at least 3 years specifically working with VMWare, Active Directory, and JavaJavascript.

Prefer candidates with the above experience plus Linux, Unix, AIX, F5, MySQL, MCSE, RHCE, and API integrations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete scheduled compliance training and submit to periodic background investigations as mandated by NERC.

Competencies:
Customer Focus, Building Strategic Working Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Continuous Learning, Work Standards, Initiating Action