IT Infrastructure Engineer
EquiTrust, a West Des Moines, IA insurance company, seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to manage enterprise infrastructure lifecycle, capacity planning, and reliability while automating manual processes. The stack centers on Microsoft (Azure, Azure Stack HCI, Hyper-V, Active Directory/Entra ID, M365), Cisco/Meraki networking, and Palo Alto/Fortinet firewalls, with on-call rotation.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Significant experience in enterprise infrastructure administration, engineering, networking, or systems troubleshooting
- Experience designing, implementing, or supporting complex infrastructure and platform solutions
- Experience troubleshooting complex production issues and supporting infrastructure reliability, security, and performance
- Experience working with cloud, on-premises, or hybrid technology environments
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including server, storage, compute, networking, and cloud environments
- Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity management
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI), Hyper-V, and hybrid cloud infrastructure
- Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including LAN/WAN, Cisco Nexus, Meraki, and firewalls such as Palo Alto or Fortinet
- Familiarity with voice and unified communications platforms including VoIP, Webex Calling, contact center solutions, and cloud telephony
- Experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration technologies including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams
- Strong understanding of infrastructure security, vulnerability management, monitoring, capacity planning, and operational best practices
- Ability to automate infrastructure processes through scripting, tooling, and operational improvements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical mentorship skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation
- Participation in on-call support rotation and occasional work outside normal business hours
Nice to have
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Experience leading infrastructure projects, architecture reviews, or enterprise technology initiatives
- Microsoft, Cisco, or other relevant infrastructure certifications
Full description
**IT Infrastructure Engineer
Location:** West Des Moines, IA (Mostly Off-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Oversee infrastructure lifecycle management, capacity planning, and service reliability improvements.
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Develop automation, scripts, and technical solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
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Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives, system integrations, and technology enhancements.
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members while evaluating emerging technologies and recommending opportunities for improvement.
What You’ll Bring:
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Associate's or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
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Significant experience in enterprise infrastructure administration, engineering, networking, or systems troubleshooting.
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Experience designing, implementing, or supporting complex infrastructure and platform solutions.
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Experience leading infrastructure projects, architecture reviews, or enterprise technology initiatives preferred.
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Experience troubleshooting complex production issues and supporting infrastructure reliability, security, and performance.
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Experience working with cloud, on-premises, or hybrid technology environments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including server, storage, compute, networking, and cloud environments.
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Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity management.
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Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI), Hyper-V, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
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Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including LAN/WAN, Cisco Nexus, Meraki, and firewall solutions such as Palo Alto or Fortinet.
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Familiarity with voice and unified communications platforms, including VoIP, Webex Calling, contact center solutions, and cloud telephony.