Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Senior Network Administrator – Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Administers, monitors, and maintains voice and data infrastructure that supports enterprise and utility-specific networks across the corporation. Responsibilities include LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, virtualization platforms, wired/wireless devices, personal computing hardware, structured cabling, and associated peripheral equipment and software. Ensures availability, performance, and security through high-level support, complex troubleshooting, and specialized knowledge in compliance with NERC, SERC, and other industry standards.
Essential Functions
Plan, implement, and upgrade complex network architectures, including multi-segment infrastructure using various technologies and protocols.
Install, configure, monitor, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), servers, and virtualization platforms.
Continuously monitor network performance and proactively optimize resources to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
Perform ongoing maintenance, configure network services, upgrade hardware, and conduct capacity planning to ensure healthy network operations.
Plan and implement scalable LAN/WAN and VPN infrastructure, including wireless networks.
Maintain and document structured cabling, performing moves, adds, and changes of voice and data cabling as required.
Provide high-level expert support for complex network issues, lead root cause analysis for critical outages, and offer guidance to Network Administrator and PC Technician teams.
Maintain accurate records, diagrams, and documentation of voice and data structured cabling.
Assist in the support and management of all wireless communication devices.
Install, maintain, and support voice and data network equipment while minimizing service impact.
Remove and properly dispose of defective or obsolete equipment in compliance with SECI procedures.
Coordinate with vendors for installations and maintenance, manage contracts, contribute to project proposals for network connectivity and upgrades, and update management accordingly.
Research, test, and implement business continuity plans to ensure network resilience.
Implement and maintain cloud-based network solutions and support communications systems as needed.
Engage in network design, architecture, and strategy.
Plan, lead, and execute network-related projects, including vendor coordination, project budgeting, and timeline management.
Identify, recommend, and lead improvement initiatives related to processes, techniques, and technology adoption.
Perform other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
Perform NERC Compliance Program roles, maintaining evidence retention in audit-ready form and familiarity with Seminole’s Enterprise Internal Compliance Program.
Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, management information systems, or network administration from an accredited university. At least five (5) years of progressive experience in an IT and/or computing environment with a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience as a network administrator installing, monitoring, and maintaining complex voice and data networks in a medium to large scale organization.
Core Competencies
Telecommunications
Troubleshooting
LAN/WAN Systems
Project Management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening, and written communications
Customer Service Oriented
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Physical Requirements Must be able to follow established protective measures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle report.
Working Conditions Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. Working in certain areas of the plant may expose the employee to hazards typical of an industrial working environment. Must be capable of working extra hours and/or weekends when necessary to complete a project on time and be available on a 24-hour basis in the event of a system malfunction that requires assistance.
Disclaimer Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.
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Essential Functions
Plan, implement, and upgrade complex network architectures, including multi-segment infrastructure using various technologies and protocols.
Install, configure, monitor, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), servers, and virtualization platforms.
Continuously monitor network performance and proactively optimize resources to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
Perform ongoing maintenance, configure network services, upgrade hardware, and conduct capacity planning to ensure healthy network operations.
Plan and implement scalable LAN/WAN and VPN infrastructure, including wireless networks.
Maintain and document structured cabling, performing moves, adds, and changes of voice and data cabling as required.
Provide high-level expert support for complex network issues, lead root cause analysis for critical outages, and offer guidance to Network Administrator and PC Technician teams.
Maintain accurate records, diagrams, and documentation of voice and data structured cabling.
Assist in the support and management of all wireless communication devices.
Install, maintain, and support voice and data network equipment while minimizing service impact.
Remove and properly dispose of defective or obsolete equipment in compliance with SECI procedures.
Coordinate with vendors for installations and maintenance, manage contracts, contribute to project proposals for network connectivity and upgrades, and update management accordingly.
Research, test, and implement business continuity plans to ensure network resilience.
Implement and maintain cloud-based network solutions and support communications systems as needed.
Engage in network design, architecture, and strategy.
Plan, lead, and execute network-related projects, including vendor coordination, project budgeting, and timeline management.
Identify, recommend, and lead improvement initiatives related to processes, techniques, and technology adoption.
Perform other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
Perform NERC Compliance Program roles, maintaining evidence retention in audit-ready form and familiarity with Seminole’s Enterprise Internal Compliance Program.
Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, management information systems, or network administration from an accredited university. At least five (5) years of progressive experience in an IT and/or computing environment with a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience as a network administrator installing, monitoring, and maintaining complex voice and data networks in a medium to large scale organization.
Core Competencies
Telecommunications
Troubleshooting
LAN/WAN Systems
Project Management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening, and written communications
Customer Service Oriented
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Physical Requirements Must be able to follow established protective measures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle report.
Working Conditions Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. Working in certain areas of the plant may expose the employee to hazards typical of an industrial working environment. Must be capable of working extra hours and/or weekends when necessary to complete a project on time and be available on a 24-hour basis in the event of a system malfunction that requires assistance.
Disclaimer Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.
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