Systems Database Administrator I

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States.

We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure.

Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy.

Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with a highly motivated, talented group in our CTS Database team, to support ALLETE enterprise technology infrastructure, to potentially include a combination of:


* Installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases, and other database related applications.


* Managing corporate application and database servers, database lifecycle management, backup and recovery infrastructure, and advanced end user support, all with an eye toward cybersecurity and vulnerability management.


* Provide support to meet business objectives for our computing environment.


* Analyze, design, re-engineer, test, implement and continuously improve our computer infrastructure to ensure operational, regulatory and security standards are met.


* Provide support and training to end users.


* Create and maintain critical documentation.


* Assure system performance and reliability.


* Participate in continuous learning and collaborate with fellow Cyber Technology Services teammates on projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's degree in an IT related area such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or another related field of study required.
+ Candidates completing their degree by December 31, 2025 will be considered.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* No experience required.
+ Experience supporting computer systems, programming, databases, or system administration preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs.

A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office.

This position will report to Duluth, MN.


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


* Must demonstrate the ability and desire to learn new concepts and technologies.


* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


* The ability and desire to provide exemplary customer service to our businesses.


* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


* The ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment.


* Ability to provide occasional after-hours support.
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