ALLETE · 19 hours ago
Systems Administrator II - HVDC Substation
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expALLETE is a leading energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and they are seeking a Systems Administrator II to join their team. In this role, you will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid, managing a full technology stack and supporting HVDC and FACTS substation systems.
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Responsibilities
Manage and support Minnesota Power’s HVDC and FACTS substation control, protection, and supporting systems—including Active Directory, network switches, firewalls, Windows servers/workstations, and virtualization environments
Support Transmission Engineering with operational technology compliance activities
Provide IT infrastructure expertise for major HVDC and FACTS capital projects, overseeing servers, networks, and security systems from design through operation
Maintain and improve existing technologies while strengthening compliance, regulatory, and security processes, with a focus on NERC CIP and company standards
Deliver technical support and training to internal teams
Develop and maintain clear, thorough documentation to ensure reliability, compliance, and consistent system performance
Collaborate closely across teams and departments, contributing to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Windows workstation and server administration
Active Directory and Group Policy management
Networking and switch administration (Ruggedcom and Cisco)
Virtual infrastructure management
Technical and compliance documentation
Ability to work effectively within change‑management and compliance frameworks
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Enthusiasm for learning and adopting new technologies
Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities
Regular in-person reporting to Duluth, MN is required
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Occasional off-hours support and travel to other company locations
Occasional travel to vendor sites for design meetings or factory acceptance testing (<25%)
Compliance with NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards required
Preferred
Experience with RTUs, relays, meters, and related substation equipment
Benefits
Incentive Program
Retirement Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Company
ALLETE
ALLETE is an energy company. Minnkota Power Cooperative firm. It is a sub-organization of ALLETE Clean Energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-08-06Grant· $700M
2024-05-06Private Equity
2024-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Bethany M Owen
President & CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
Amna Hanson, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner- Employee Relations
Recent News
2025-12-16
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