System Administrator or Senior - Grid and Market Operations - Temporary

Application Deadline :

03 / 02 / 2025 at 11 : 59 pm Mountain Time

of Positions : Job Type :

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job End Date : 03 / 05 / 2027

Exemption Status : Exempt

Pay Range :

93,329.60 - $135,366.40

Minimum Age Requirement :

Job Description :

Idaho Power Company (IPC) - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for two temporary System Administrator or Seniors to join our Load Serving Operations Technology team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. This position will be based at our West Boise office. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

What does a System Administrator do for us?

As a member of the Grid Solutions team, the System Administrator will serve in a project-based capacity supporting high-visibility projects. These projects include unifying our Energy Management System (EMS), Outage Management System (OMS), and Distribution Management System (DMS), as well as implementing a company-wide energy market solution. The applications this team supports are mission-critical operational applications used to monitor and control the electric grid as well as track and account for the flow of energy related to market operations. An individual who enjoys crafting solutions for unique technical problems, working in a collaborative environment, troubleshooting multi-system integrations, and learning in structured and unstructured settings will thrive in this role.

A System Administrator will also :

• Develop, configure, test, and maintain applications supporting real-time Grid Operations
• Troubleshoot, root-cause, and resolve system and application user-reported issues
• Ensure data integrity and validation across integrated systems
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential system improvements
• Troubleshoot, root-cause, and resolve data discrepancies as needed
• Analyze system logs and trace data to reconstruct and interpret timeline of events
• Develop, test, and implement stand-alone integrations between systems and applications
• Leverage programming and coding skills to automate tasks and improve accuracy
• Integrate with Application Programming Interfaces (API)
• Perform compliance tasks in support of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards
• Build and manage data reports and reporting tools for internal users
• Interrogate system logs and leverage monitoring tools to alert on system errors and health
• Manage, maintain, and periodically review internal user application access
• Partner with vendors to troubleshoot system issues and implement necessary fixes and upgrades
• Exercise and champion system administration change and configuration management methods
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and application users
• Exercise technical judgement in decision-making and initiate independent action
• Develop and continuously improve comprehensive documentation for system configurations, integrations, and troubleshooting procedures
• Engineer solutions in collaboration with Cyber Security, the Operations Network team, and the Corporate Application Development Team

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of :

• Change Management methods
• API integration and best practices
• Application upgrade deployment processes and best practices
• Reporting and monitoring tools and techniques
• Cybersecurity industry standards

Skills in :

• Administering mission-critical systems requiring high availability and reliability
• Troubleshooting highly complex and integrated systems and implementing solutions
• Scripting, code development, and automation
• Verbal and written communication, including effective listening
• Process improvement, including documentation
• Developing and implementing new technical frameworks and work practices
• Vendor management, coordination, and issue escalation
• Analysis and management of large databases and datasets

Ability to :

• Work proactively both independently and in a team environment
• Be self-directed and effective at independently sourcing information
• Establish, foster, and maintain effective working relationships
• Accept responsibility and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Interact effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Initiate action without prompting and be self-motivated
• Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Adapt to new situations with agility and positivity
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

System Administrator

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred :

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or computer information systems (CIS)

Experience :

• 2 or more years of relevant technology administration experience

Preferred :

• 4 or more years of relevant technology administration experience

Licenses & Certifications :

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred :

• Certification relevant to position, ITIL Foundation Certificate, Microsoft MCSA, Redhat RHCSA

Senior System Administrator

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems (CIS), or equivalent field
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Experience :

• 5 or more years of professional technology administration experience

Preferred :

• 8 or more years of experience in a corporate multi-platform technology environment

Licenses & Certifications :

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred :

• Certification relevant to position, ITIL Foundation Certificate, Microsoft MCSE, Redhat RHCE, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CISSP, CCNP (Network)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an on-site (non-remote) position. Successful candidate will participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and must be able to arrive on site within 60 minutes when serving on call.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires working at a desk / computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

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Competencies :

Adaptability, Communication, Continuous Learning, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company : Phone : 208-388-2965 or Email : jobs@idahopower.com

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note : Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.

Salary : $93,330 - $135,366