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Systems Administrator I/II/Sr
MDU Resources Group, Inc.Bismarck, ND🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$63.9k - $79.8k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under direction of higher-level administrators, responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, problem resolution, monitoring, and control of the assigned hardware, software, operating systems, security systems and file structures.
Systems Administrator, Sr: In support of the Company's Energy Management System (EMS), this position is responsible for NERC CIP compliance, as well as design of the assigned hardware, software, operating systems, security systems and file structures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Systems Administrator I: ($63,860 - $79,830)
Systems Administrator II: ($73,460 - $91,830)
Systems Administrator, Sr: ($84,460 - $105,570)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Systems Administrator, Sr:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional to the above, the Systems Administrator, Sr:
Deadline to apply: August 28, 2026 @ 11am CST
To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here.
Energizing Lives for a Better Tomorrow
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Systems Administrator, Sr: In support of the Company's Energy Management System (EMS), this position is responsible for NERC CIP compliance, as well as design of the assigned hardware, software, operating systems, security systems and file structures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Systems Administrator I: ($63,860 - $79,830)
- Requires knowledge of systems administration, programming, and networking at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in computer science, information technology (IT) or related field; and
- Two years' experience providing technical support for the hardware, operating system software, security systems and file structures for an IT infrastructure.
Systems Administrator II: ($73,460 - $91,830)
- Requires knowledge of systems administration, programming, and networking at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in computer science, information technology (IT) or related field; and
- Four years' experience providing technical support for the hardware, operating system software, security systems and file structures for an IT infrastructure.
Systems Administrator, Sr: ($84,460 - $105,570)
- Requires knowledge of programming and networking at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in computer science, information technology (IT) or related field; and
- Six years' experience providing technical support for various operating systems, security systems, file structures, servers and PC hardware.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Systems Administrator, Sr:
- Professional certifications in the assigned areas of responsibility such as Windows Server, Oracle, CISCO, VMware, and Tripwire.
- Familiarity with Linux operating system.
- NERC/CIP compliance experience.
- Switch, firewall, and RTU configuration and programming experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
- May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
- Must submit periodic background checks due to the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, manage, patch, and upgrade EMS/SCADA applications and affiliated downstream systems.
- Design, code, test and integrate software and hardware for the Electric Energy Management System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (EMS/SCADA) systems.
- Troubleshoot EMS/SCADA systems and resolve issues to assure a 24x7x365 availability.
- Support NERC CIP Reliability Standards and compliance by helping develop and applying policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Works with Information Services staff to ensure that users receive adequate training and assistance to aid them in the implementation of new and current technologies.
- Participate in after hour On Call rotation.
- Work with clients and consultants on maintenance and enhancements.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Additional to the above, the Systems Administrator, Sr:
- Provides leadership and guidance to System Administrators.
- Provides elevated support for the EMS, including all hardware, MS Windows, VMware, and Linux systems.
- Leads/participates in the development, ongoing maintenance and testing of a disaster recovery plan. Develop procedures to recover EMS/SCADA applications and affiliated systems.
Deadline to apply: August 28, 2026 @ 11am CST
To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here.
Energizing Lives for a Better Tomorrow
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills
Oracle
VMware
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