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General Purpose of Job The IT/OT Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the critical IT (Informational Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) systems, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires expertise in industrial control systems, SCADA, outage management, distributed energy resource management, and compliance with

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standards. The IT/OT Administrator will oversee the integration and operation of various IT/OT infrastructures, including network components, virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, and backup solutions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the cooperative. Regulatory Compliance & Security Ensure compliance with

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Version 3 and/or Version 5 standards. IT/OT Systems Administration Administer and maintain Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). Manage rack server hardware, blade servers, and virtualization platforms to ensure high availability and efficiency. Oversee and configure network components such as TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS. Administer Active Directory (AD), including group policies, user permissions, and authentication protocols. Maintain and optimize VMware vSphere environments, including vCenter, High Availability (HA), and Fault Tolerance (FT) in vSphere 7.x and above. Storage & Cloud Management Implement and manage enterprise storage solutions (NAS, FC, iSCSI SANs) and ensure their seamless integration with VMware platforms, including proprietary SAN operating systems like NetApp. Support and manage Microsoft Exchange Office 365, Entra, and Azure cloud environments. Backup & Disaster Recovery Develop and implement backup, replication, and clustering strategies, ensuring Disaster Recovery (DR) preparedness at multiple levels. Job Specific Competencies

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Compliance:

In-depth knowledge and application of

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Version 3 and/or Version 5 regulatory requirements. Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Management:

Proficiency in maintaining and securing ICS, SCADA, DCS, OMS, and DERMS.

Active Directory Administration:

Expertise in managing AD, including group policies, user authentication, and security protocols.

Virtualization Technologies:

Strong ability to manage VMware vSphere environments, including vCenter, HA.

Enterprise Storage Management:

Knowledge of NAS, FC, and iSCSI SANs, and their integration with VMware systems. Cloud & Office 365

Administration:

Experience managing Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Entra, and Azure environments.

Network Infrastructure:

Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and other core networking components.

Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions:

Competence in implementing and managing backup, replication, and clustering strategies.

Cybersecurity Best Practices:

Ability to apply IT/OT cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.

Technical Troubleshooting:

Strong problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving IT/OT system issues. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disable/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity