IT Systems Administrator

Great Lakes Energy is seeking an Information Technology Systems Administrator to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of our technology systems, servers, infrastructure, and data centers. In this role, you'll help ensure reliable, efficient, and secure technology solutions that support our employees and members.

Who We Are

For over 85 years, Great Lakes Energy has powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. As the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company, we serve over 128,000 meters with pride. Beyond delivering reliable electricity, we are leaders in advanced fiber technology through Truestream, our communication solutions subsidiary.

At Great Lakes Energy, we prioritize enriching the lives of our community members and employees. With over 300 team members, we're more than just colleagues-we're a close-knit family, united by a shared vision of growth, innovation, and community service.

A Day in The Life of an IT Systems Administrator

You'll install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, servers, and supporting infrastructure across the company's systems and data centers. From monitoring system performance to implementing upgrades, you will play a key role in ensuring employees have reliable tools with minimal downtime.

You will also help manage environmental monitoring systems, uninterruptable power supplies, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard our critical business operations. On any given day, you may be coordinating system changes across our service territory, supporting Help Desk staff with complex cases, or coaching team members to expand their technical knowledge.

This role also requires after-hours availability for emergency support to keep our systems running smoothly.

Who You Are

You are an experienced IT professional with a strong background in systems administration and enterprise technologies. Skilled in Windows and Linux operating systems, servers, virtual environments, and data centers, you're also proficient with Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, and network management. You bring knowledge of disaster recovery, IT security practices, and industry regulations, supported by a bachelor's degree in computer networks and systems or computer information systems and at least five years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience. With strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, you excel at keeping systems reliable and supporting business continuity.

What's in It for You?

We believe our people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect that. From the expected to the exceptional, our offerings are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. We provide a well-rounded package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and robust retirement plans - just to name a few.

How To Apply

We know your time is valuable and that's why our application is short. Grab your resume and answer a few short questions at the link below.

Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About Great Lakes Energy

As the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the largest member-owned power company in Michigan, we have succeeded because we’re a well-run business that is committed to providing energy solutions to more than 125,000 member-consumers in 26 counties in western and northern Michigan, from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. For more than 80 years, our success has been built around the mutual trust we share with our member-consumers. That’s because our members are also the owners of our electric cooperative.

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