System Administrator or Senior

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.

Application Deadline:

08/10/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$96,595.20 - $140,108.80 Annual

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a System Administrator or Senior to join our Power Supply team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.

What does System Administrator or Senior do for us?

System Administrators analyze, install, configure, upgrade, test, document, monitor and maintain software and hardware in support of business processing requirements. Supported systems may include operating systems, business applications, server hardware, security tools, monitoring tools, web servers, application servers, integration servers, and other departmental or enterprise applications or systems. They work closely with other teams to develop technical solutions. They also provide technical support for problems not resolved by the Integrated Operations Center or IT Service Desk.

In addition, Senior System Administrators participate in the development and execution of technology strategies to support organizational activities and direction. They provide advanced level support for systems; including troubleshooting, performance, monitoring, cost-benefit, security, and licensing analysis. They stay aware of industry trends, business requirements, and technical design methodologies to aid in the development of creative/innovative IT/OT solutions.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Installation, configuration, upgrade, test, document, monitor and maintain software and hardware of relevant technology platform(s)

Skills in:

• Problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication, including effective listening
• Planning and organizing

Ability to:

• Work proactively in a team environment with minimum supervision
• Accept responsibility and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Interact effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Adapt to new situations
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

System Administrator

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

OR

• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, or a related field

Experience:

• 2 or more years of relevant technology administration experience

Preferred:

• 4 or more years of relevant technology administration experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred:

• Certification relevant to position
• ITIL Foundation Certificate, Microsoft MCSA, Redhat RHCSA

System Administrator

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, or equivalent field

OR

• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, cyber security, or a related field

Experience:

• 5 or more years of professional technology administration experience

Preferred:

• 8 or more years of experience in a corporate multi-platform technology environment

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving re