The Compliance Network Administrator will be responsible for providing the specialized technical skills and knowledge for the design, implementation, upgrade, configuration, and maintenance of the various enterprise hardware and software in VEA’s industrial control systems to ensure compliance with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and other technical compliance requirements of VEA. This position participates in the technical research and development required for the continuing innovation of VEA’s network infrastructure and compliance program.

For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Compliance Network Administrator.

Education/Experience: A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ experience, with 2 of those years of experience with networking architecture, server hardware and operating systems including, but not limited to: domain controllers, servers, security appliances, or a combination of education and experience that would satisfy the requirements of this position. Experience with SCADA systems preferred.

Job Knowledge: Must be proficient in the utilization of the following: Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory Administration, Microsoft SQL Server administration, Fortinet firewalls and switches, TCP/IP Networking, Disaster Recovery planning and strategies, network security, simple and advanced routing including OSPF, Spanning Tree, VLANs, and ACLs. Must be willing to attend continuing education courses as required.

About Valley Electric Association, Inc.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO). VEA is the parent company of a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), Valley Communication Association (VCA), Valley Electric Services Company (VESC), and Valley Electric Energy Services (VEES). VCA (Valley Communications Association), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Pahrump, NV, will offer commercial and residential optical fiber broadband service, with speeds up to 1 gigabit, to VEA members throughout Nevada. SolPower is Valley’s full-service solar company specializing in the design, installation, finance, maintenance, and warranty of solar electric systems. Our systems are built to utility standards for our members. VEA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply for this position online at www.vea.coop/careers

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