Description
Job Description
NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
Summary of Position
Join the Information Technology Department at NRECA where we are more than a team, we are a community. Guided by the core tenets of Simplicity, Security, Continuity, Transparency, and Flexibility, we strive to deliver business value through collaboration, ideation, and innovation. Become an integral part of a community driven to continuously improve our processes and transform how we work – in partnership with our colleagues and in service to our members.
Manages and performs work associated with analysis, design, implementation, operation, deployment, security, and support of the organization's Information Technology Resources. This includes Full Stack software development of IT Infrastructure, implemented as code, through automated deployment technologies. Operation and reliability challenges are addressed through programmatic, repeatable processes and functions in accordance with NRECA's DevSecOps culture and practices. Success is results driven by providing the highest levels of security, reliability, and availability 24x7 in support of the business. This is a Hybrid position located in Arlington, VA.
Key Responsibilities
• Provides technical guidance on IT infrastructure development to relevant business areas.
• Develops strategy and standards for NRECA's compute stack across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Advises leaders on complex issues, driving process improvements with minimal oversight.
• Engineers integrated systems using code to connect network, security, storage, and applications.
• Collaborates with Application teams to improve infrastructure as code and system performance.
• Integrates diverse cloud and vendor technologies to maximize fault tolerance and redundancy.
• Sets quarterly strategy and key results aligned with organization
Required Qualifications and Skills
• Formal Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems and Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in IT systems engineering and security to include:
- 3+ years in IT Infrastructure development with emphasis on automation solutions
- 1+ years of full stack infrastructure as code development using Terraform
• Experience with system backup and recovery, conducting disaster recovery tests and documenting results.
• Proven experience with DevSecOps practices and information security principles across cloud and on-prem environments
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration tools such as Terraform, Atlantis, CloudFormation, Ansible or GitHub
• Strong coding skills in Python, Go, or JavaScript, with hands-on expertise in virtualization platforms (VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP) and both Microsoft and Linux Operating Systems.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
• Preferred certifications include Microsoft, Juniper, Palo Alto, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redhat and Terraform
Essential Physical Requirements
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Additional Requirement:
The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
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For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.
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