Sr. Storage & Backup Administrator

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. Were about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing for the right reason in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from employer-paid short term disability long term disability and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE:SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidates qualifications skills competencies experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Senior Storage & Backup Administrator Pay Range: $87950.00 - $112190.00

Join Our Team as a Senior Storage & Backup Administrator!

At Southwest Power Pool infrastructure reliability is more than an IT objectiveit supports the electric grid that millions of people depend on every day.

Were seeking an experienced Senior Storage & Backup Administrator to help manage and evolve the enterprise storage backup and recovery systems that support critical operations across our organization.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys owning complex environments solving high-impact technical challenges and building resilient systems where uptime recoverability and performance truly matter.

Youll play a key role in ensuring our storage platforms and backup environments remain secure scalable and ready to support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

If youre experienced in enterprise storage data protection disaster recovery and systems reliabilityand want your work to have visible impactthis is the kind of role worth exploring.

What Youll Do:

You will own day-to-day operations and long-term support of enterprise storage and backup systems including:

• Administering enterprise storage environments including SAN NAS block and file storage platforms
• Managing backup restore replication retention and recovery processes
• Monitoring system health performance and capacity utilization
• Troubleshooting storage server hardware OS and connectivity issues
• Performing firmware updates patching upgrades and routine maintenance
• Supporting disaster recovery planning testing and business continuity readiness
• Provisioning storage resources for business and infrastructure needs
• Automating recurring tasks through scripting and administration tools
• Partnering with infrastructure security networking and server teams on projects and incidents
• Serving as a senior technical resource and mentoring team members
• Participating in an on-call rotation for after-hours support as needed

Ready to join us Apply today and help shape the future of energy infrastructure.

To be successfulas the Senior Storage & Backup Administrator were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in information technology or related field or equivalent experience
• 6 years of enterprise infrastructure support experience
• Strong experience with enterprise storage backup or systems administration
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PowerShell Bash Python or other scripting/automation experience
• Advanced enterprise storage administration experience with SAN NAS block file or object storage platforms
• Relevant storage certifications such as Pure Storage Dell EMC NetApp HPE or similar technologies
• Familiarity with Remedy Jira ServiceNow or enterprise ticketing platforms
• Experience with vulnerability remediation patching and infrastructure security controls
• Familiarity integrating hardware platforms with Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP services
• Working knowledge of data protection strategies including backup replication retention recovery and business continuity
• An approved technical certification is preferred within six months of hire (if not already held). Examples include but not limited to:
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • VMware VCP
  • Pure Storage FlashArray
  • Dell EMC Proven Professional
  • Red Hat RHCSA
  • Veeam VMCE
  • CompTIA Server or Network

Position Type Location and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time hybrid position based in Little Rock Arkansas. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%)

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Required Experience:

Senior IC