IT Infrastructure Specialist

Job Description

Accountability Objectives

The IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for the implementation, management, and support of Chugach Electric’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, specializing in either systems or network administration. This role ensures the reliability and performance of enterprise technology by maintaining critical infrastructure, infrastructure security, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing operations.

IT Infrastructure Specialist ’s focusing on Systems Administration manage server environments, virtualization platforms, storage solutions, and security to support business applications and IT operations. Those specializing in Network Administration design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewalls, security, and connectivity solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication.

By working within their designated focus area, IT Infrastructure Specialists contribute to strategic technology initiatives, support business operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall IT efficiency.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Manager, Technology Infrastructure

Directs: None

Responsibilities and Authorities

Performs Personally

Responsibilities associated with the Systems Focus Area:

Responsibilities associated with the Network Focus Area:

Responsibilities associated with Both Focus Areas:

Relationships

+ IT Management: Receives direction and assistance from, exchanges information and makes recommendations + Other Information Technology Staff: Works directly with, exchanges information, makes recommendations, and provides technical assistance. + Users: Provide product support, exchanges information. + Vendors and Consultants: Consults and coordinates with, and exchanges information.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. Minimum of five years combined experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified to include administration of network, server, storage, and security infrastructure

OR

Current professional-level certification as a network professional, systems engineer, storage administrator, virtualization, or information systems security. Minimum of seven years combined experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified to include administration of network, server, storage, and security infrastructure

OR

Minimum of ten years combined experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified to include administration of network, storage, and security infrastructure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Both Focus Areas:

Systems Focus:

Network Focus:

Working Conditions

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

Financial Security

Life Insurance Benefits

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