Tri-State Generation & Transmission

IT Data Infrastructure Engineer I, II, III, or Senior

LocationWestminster, CO
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$77,000-$135,000

About This Job


Job Description:

The IT Data Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of IT monitoring and logging solutions to ensure real-time observability, performance optimization, and proactive issue detection across enterprise infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise in monitoring tools, with Splunk experience highly preferred, along with hands-on skills in log analytics, event correlation, dashboard creation, and alerting strategies. This position will work closely with IT operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure effective monitoring, data collection, and performance analysis for cloud, network, and virtualized environments. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing and maintaining the Common Information Model (CIM) to standardize and normalize log data for enhanced correlation and analysis.


Note:

There are two positions available and the positions will be filled at one of four job grade levels: IT Data Infrastructure Engineer I, job grade 7; IT Data Infrastructure Engineer II, job grade 8, IT Data Infrastructure Engineer III, job grade 9; or Senior IT Data Infrastructure Engineer, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.


Senior IT Data Infrastructure Engineer


Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-135,000


IT Data Infrastructure Engineer III


Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000


IT Data Infrastructure Engineer II


Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000


IT Data Infrastructure Engineer I


Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level


Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and maintain IT monitoring platforms to provide real-time visibility into system performance, event logs, and security incidents.
Administer and optimize log aggregation, indexing, and search capabilities using Security Information and Event Management tools.
Develop and fine-tune alerting mechanisms, thresholds, and correlation rules to reduce false positives and improve incident response.
Design custom dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide actionable insights into system health and application performance.
Design, develop, and maintain the Common Information Model (CIM) for standardizing log data across multiple sources to enhance correlation and analysis.
Work with cybersecurity teams to integrate security log monitoring, support compliance audits, and enhance threat detection using SIEM solutions.
Develop automation processes using scripting and programming languages to enhance log ingestion, alerting, and monitoring workflows.
Collaborate with business services to develop and implement monitoring best practices, document configurations, and maintain system health to align with business needs and ensure service continuity.
Conduct regular log reviews and audits to detect, respond to, and resolve potential security threats and operational issues
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of infrastructure monitoring systems, and suggesting enhancements where necessary.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as NERC CIP, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards and best practices.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.


OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:


Education and Training:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, business, or a related field or equivalent experience gained through progressively greater responsibilities.
An MS, MBA, or related advanced degree desired.


Skills:

Strong expertise in log analysis, troubleshooting, root cause identification, and event correlation across diverse infrastructure environments.
Ability to create custom dashboards and reports for system monitoring.
Proficiency in scripting tools and programming languages for automation and log processing.
Strong understanding of operating system logs, event collection, and log correlation across diverse platforms, with the ability to document system configurations, monitoring processes, and incident response strategies to support operational continuity.
Familiarity with change management concepts and critical systems functional testing to ensure monitoring effectiveness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technology solutions in business terms; an effective listener and communicator.
Keen attention to detail.
Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.


Other:

Willingness to travel as required for training and meetings throughout service territory.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.


About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.


Job Identification: 348


Job Category: Information Technology


Posting Date: 2025-02-28T16:39:09+00:00


Job Schedule: Full time


Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$135,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.


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