Manager, Network Systems

KAMO Power is seeking a detail-oriented Manager, Network Systems. This is an exempt position that is responsible for managing KAMO's network and transport systems, including the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of voice data, video, and telecommunications infrastructure at our Vinita, Oklahoma facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective operations, member systems, and commercial customers., * Manage the daily operations of network systems personnel, including training, coaching, and performance management.

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain voice, data, video, and telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of network, transport, and communication systems.
• Coordinate with employees, member systems, commercial customers, and vendors to support network operations and technology initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Networking, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of networking, telecommunications, IT, or related experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of:

• Network routing, switching, firewalls, and network security protocols
• MPLS, DWDM, Ethernet, IP networking, and telecommunications systems
• DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, VPNs, and network management systems
• Network design, troubleshooting, circuit provisioning, and transport technologies

• Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

KAMO Electric Cooperative, Inc. (KAMO Power), with headquarters in Vinita, Oklahoma is a Generation and Transmission (G&T) cooperative formed in 1941. KAMO is owned by and provides power supply resources for 17 member cooperatives in northeast Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. KAMO is one of six G&T utilities that own Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI). AECI provides the electric capacity and energy needs for KAMO and the other five G&T's. KAMO Power exists to serve the needs of its member distribution cooperatives by providing safe, low-cost, reliable power and additional services to its members. KAMO accomplishes this through its high voltage transmission network and communications system, qualified and dedicated personnel, planning, effective system operations, maintenance programs and an economic, reliable power supply. KAMO's annual sales to member cooperatives exceeds 7.0 million megawatt-hours, which represents approximately over 300,000 member-owners. Revenues from these sales are used to cover KAMO's expenses. KAMO Power and its members are not-for-profit organizations; any revenues over costs are credited back to the member-owners. These credits are t...hen returned as funds are available. This partnership between KAMO Power, AECI and the five other G&T members of AECI creates a powerful network of high voltage transmission and generation resources over Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma and Southern Iowa for the benefit of our member distribution cooperatives and their member owners. Show more Show less