Senior Systems Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of electricity to our owner-members. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we were created out of the need for reliable, affordable electricity in America's heartland. Our members are 23 electric distribution cooperatives (which makes us a co-op of co-ops), and their members include over 300,000 homes, businesses and farms in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. As a not-for-profit co-op, our members are our owners, so we aren't influenced by shareholders and old practices. We are guided by the seven cooperative principles that govern all co-ops and values that are important to us, like teamwork and putting family first. We are a Deliberately Different kind of power provider- built for stability and growth and focused on the future. And that's good news for the people and businesses who depend on us.
 

What’s in it for You?

At Wabash Valley Power, we take a deliberately different approach to our workplace culture.  What benefits our employees, benefits our company! 

We offer great pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) match, Pension and more! However, here are more perks you receive when you join our team:

  • No Sweat – we offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a discounted Fitbit to keep you on track!
  • Flex Time – our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance. Speaking of flexible, we offer a hybrid work environment for those who enjoy a mix of working both at home and in the office. Our core office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So if you like working from home, you can do that on Mondays and Fridays!
  • Stay in School – we value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education.  We also offer in-house training and ongoing professional development opportunities.  
  • Keep it Casual – when you work for us, you work in comfort.  Blue jeans are the norm in our office and we make them look good!
  • Work Hard, Play Hard – we reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to 5 weeks off a year.  Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

Do you have a technical background with an emphasis on software and systems? We may have at job for you! Keep reading below and apply today if you think you could be the perfect addition to our growing team.   

What You'll Do

You will monitor, install, support, and optimize all networked server software, hardware and associated operating systems, as well as apply proven communications, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills to support the organization’s networked server environment. 

  • Collaborate with technical services staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  •  Work with management team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals to identify and install new systems and resolve business systems issues.
  • Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems and troubleshoot advanced system issues.
  • Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. 

Qualifications

Your Strengths

You love to exceed expectations, apply systems thinking to generate solutions and promptly respond to members' requests. You love working with people both colleagues and members in a member-focused cooperative environment. You take a diagnostic approach to understanding the needs of the situation and are results-oriented, self-motivated, and have a high level of initiative.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent Technical Certifications and job experience.
  • 5+ years of prior experience, in a senior level role is preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows Active Directory design and support, and VMWare ESXi and Horizon.
  • Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Veeam, HPE Nimble storage, Quest KACE, ManageEngine, Cisco UCS hardware, HPE hardware, Linux, and Cloud-based solutions.
  • Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of server software and hardware systems, applications, and related products.
  • Experience automating processes reliably and securely.
  • Experience creating and maintaining documentation for systems and processes.
  • Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a heavy workload environment.
  • Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, documenting and managing projects, and general system management best practices.
  • Prior electric utility experience or other regulated industry is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.