Information Technology (IT) Manager

Palmyra, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for an Information Technology (IT) Manager at the Palmyra Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa.

This is a full-time exempt leadership position within the Information Services & Technologies (IS&T) Department. The IT Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability security and performance of the Cooperatives technology infrastructure while supporting employees member-distribution cooperatives and strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do:

The IT Manager is responsible for both hands-on technical execution and day-to-day leadership of the Information Systems team. This role balances operational excellence with strategic oversight and serves as the Cooperatives primary cybersecurity liaison. Key responsibilities include:

Managing and supporting a multi-platform computing environment including servers networks firewalls virtualization platforms cloud services mobile devices VOIP systems and enterprise applications

Installing configuring documenting maintaining monitoring and securing IT infrastructure with a strong focus on cybersecurity redundancy and resilience

Performing and overseeing software updates firmware security patches and system upgrades

Providing direct technical support troubleshooting root cause analysis training and system optimization

Monitoring system performance identifying risks benchmarking results and recommending improvements

Lead and supervise assigned personnel by setting priorities coordinating project assignments and ensuring timely high-quality completion of work

Coordinating internal and external resources including vendors and contractors

Serving as the Cooperatives cybersecurity liaison by monitoring threats ensuring compliance coordinating incident response and supporting security awareness training

Supporting backup validation recovery testing and data integrity initiatives

Assisting with department budgeting technology planning and evaluation of emerging technologies including AI and automation tools

Representing the IS&T Department through coordination with internal leadership member cooperatives user groups and industry conferences

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a technically skilled service-oriented IT leader who combines hands-on expertise with oversight responsibilities to support Cooperative operations and advance long-term technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a closely related field
(An Associate/Technical degree with six (6) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree)

Relevant industry certifications (such as CISSP CISM A or equivalent) are a plus but not required

Four (4) years of experience installing configuring securing and supporting a multi-platform computing environment

Working knowledge of Windows environments servers networks Active Directory virtualization storage Ethernet and fiber optics

Strong organizational analytical communication and documentation skills

Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership and supervisory responsibilities

Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users

High level of integrity discretion and commitment to confidentiality

Ability to prioritize multitask and meet deadlines in a mission-critical environment

What You Will Get:

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their well-being professional growth and long-term addition to our competitive pay our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive insurance coverage Medical dental and vision insurance to support your health and wellness.

Strong financial future Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.

Family protection Employer-paid life insurance for employee spouse and child plus long-term disability coverage.

Work-life balance Generous vacation sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.

Peace of mind on the go Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.

Flexible options Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

This job posting will remain open until filled with priority consideration given to those candidates who submitted their application by March 13 2026.

Required Experience:

Manager