Manager, IT Systems

KAMO Power is seeking a detail-oriented Manager, IT Systems. This is an exempt position responsible for managing KAMO’s computer systems, software responsibilities, and IT personnel at our Vinita, Oklahoma facility. This position plays a key part in ensuring the reliable, secure, and cost-effective operation of KAMO’s information technology systems and infrastructure., * Manage the daily operations of information technology personnel, including providing guidance, direction, and training for employees.

• Oversee the security, performance, and reliability of all information systems, including managed member systems.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and modify information systems to ensure effective and reliable operations.
• Maintain IT policies, procedures, disaster recovery plans, and data center environments while staying current with advancements in technology and industry best practices.

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of:
• Computer hardware and software systems
• Information technology security requirements and disaster recovery practices
• Networking, telecommunications, and system infrastructure
• Customer service principles, strategic planning, and leadership techniques
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered in place 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