Sr. Network-Telecom Admin

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

 

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Sr. Network-Telecom Admin Pay Range - $85,800.00 - $109,450.00

Are you ready to Join a company at the forefront of the energy revolution!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliable and affordable electricity for millions across the country. As we expand into new territories, bringing renewable energy resources into the fold, we are shaping the Grid of the Future. We’re seeking a Senior Network-Telecom Administrator to support and grow our critical network infrastructure, enabling smooth and secure communications across the grid. Help power the future while advancing your career in an environment that fosters innovation, leadership, and collaboration!

As a Senior Network-Telecom Administrator, you will be responsible for the advanced administration and support of the networking, security, and telecommunications resources that keep SPP running smoothly. This is a hands-on, technical role where you will be responsible for overseeing a range of network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP devices, and more. You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth communication between members, troubleshooting complex issues, and leading projects that drive our network growth and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Infrastructure Installation & Management: Lead the installation and management of network infrastructure, both hardware and software, ensuring SPP's critical services are operational at all times.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution of network/telecom/security issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Day-to-Day Admin: Oversee and administer routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and other network devices to ensure optimal performance.
• Core Services Administration: Administer critical network services like voice, conferencing, DNS/DHCP, IPAM, and security services like firewall access, VPNs, IDS/IPS, MFA, and more.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, while also leading complex projects and ensuring adherence to schedules and milestones.
• Project Management: Coordinate and communicate with vendors, SPP member companies, and internal IT groups to lead projects, allocate resources, and maintain progress reporting.
• Best Practices & Standards: Ensure adherence to industry best practices for network/telecom/security architecture, and continuously improve systems for reliability and scalability.
• On-Call Rotation: Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support as needed.
• Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate plans and procedures across all IT groups and other SPP departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

To be successful as our Sr. Network-Telecom Admin, we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of six