Information Technology Administrator

Job Duties

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Beltrami Electric Cooperative (BEC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Information Technology Administrator to support and enhance our technology infrastructure while leading key cybersecurity and information security initiatives. This position plays a critical role in protecting organizational systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting employees, and helping drive technology best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a proactive technology professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead BEC’s cybersecurity, end-user security and PCI compliance programs and initiatives.

• Monitor security events from servers, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) for potential security breaches or policy violations.

• Investigate security incidents and provide recommendations to the IT Manager and CEO regarding remediation efforts and corrective actions.

• Develop and deliver employee security awareness and cybersecurity training programs.

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule internal and external vulnerability assessments, scans, and security testing activities.

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology needs and recommend effective solutions.

• Consult and propose changes to IT policies, procedures, and best operational practices.

• Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and related equipment.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.

• Assist with system administration, infrastructure maintenance, and technology projects.

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts.

Minimum Education Required

• Degree, certification, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of this position.

Minimum Experience Required

• Two to four years of experience supporting desktop environments, including desktop imaging, group policy, and asset inventory administration.

• Two to four years of experience with network and server administration, including TCP/IP, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft SQL Server.

• One to two years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs, security monitoring, and incident response activities.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide technical guidance to users at all levels.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

56601

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

95760

Job Benefits

Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick and medical leave, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, FSA, HSA, NRECA defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a cover letter and resume along with an application. For a job description and application, please visit www.beltramielectric.com/employment-opportunities. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Attention Human Resources, PO Box 488. Bemidji MN 56619 or emailed to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2026.