IT Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Ignite Your IT Career at Lea County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) Are you ready to elevate your IT career? Lea County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Specialist to become a key player on our innovative tech team. This is your chance to work hands-on with advanced systems while supporting the backbone of the communities we serve.

Why Work with LCEC?

Proudly serving areas in New Mexico and Texas, LCEC is known for our commitment to service, safety, and progress. As part of our IT department, you'll be instrumental in maintaining the technology that powers homes and businesses reliably every day.

Your Role Includes:

Infrastructure Management

• Administer and maintain Active Directory, Microsoft 365, on-premises and virtualized server environments, network switches, and firewalls.
• Manage VEEAM backup and recovery solutions.
• Maintain two-way radio systems, repeaters, and microwave infrastructure.
• Support and maintain enterprise IT LAN/WAN infrastructure and utility OT network technologies.
• Participate in network hardware and software upgrades, lifecycle management, patching, and routine maintenance.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Monitor, implement, and maintain physical security systems, including security cameras and access control.
• Implement and maintain network protection measures in alignment with cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Assist with incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness across the cooperative.

Enterprise & Utility Applications Support

• Support NISC and iVUE platforms.
• Support CIS/billing systems, GIS, OMS, AMI, and engineering tools, including TWACS and Aclara.
• Coordinate with vendors on system updates, troubleshooting, and new deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support technology used in substations, SCADA, outage response, and field operations.

User Support & Training

• Provision and configure user accounts and workstations.
• Deliver end-user training and technical guidance.
• Manage IP phones, iPhones, and iPads.
• Update and maintain content on the cooperative's website.

Wireless & Field Communications

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless point-to-point (PtP) radio links.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair two-way radio equipment.
• Install and configure cellular signal boosters.
• Install, configure, and manage wireless access points.

Physical Systems & Cabling

• Install and troubleshoot sensors and security cameras.
• Troubleshoot gate motors and control boards.
• Run, terminate, and test Cat6 cabling for indoor and outdoor environments.

Planning & Project Support

Participate in technology planning, budgeting, and project implementation.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about IT and eager to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and application to join a team that values both innovation and impact.

The Bigger Picture

Our IT Specialist are essential to LCEC's mission to deliver efficient, dependable energy solutions. The work you do will directly contribute to keeping essential services connected and communities thriving.

LCEC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Take the next step in your IT journey-apply now and help shape the future of energy through technology.

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