IT Infrastructure Admin: Cloud, Security & 2nd‑Tier

Interstates; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation

Performance bonus

Career coaching

Career development

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator to manage and secure our IT environment across servers, networks, and cloud platforms. This role performs Tier 2 support, enforces access controls, and coordinates with vendors to drive technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in IT infrastructure, hands-on Windows Server and AD experience, and familiarity with VMware/Hyper-V and cloud environments. Travel up to 35% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in systems, network, or infrastructure administration.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online.
• Experience supporting virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience with patch management, backups, disaster recovery, and software deployment.
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid environments.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and vendor collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, virtual environments, network devices, and cloud platforms.
• Configure, deploy, and support hardware, software, and infrastructure services across the enterprise.
• Manage user access, permissions, group policies, and account lifecycle processes.
• Monitor system health, performance, and uptime; respond to and resolve escalated issues.
• Execute and improve patching, backup, replication, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support LAN/WAN, VPN, firewall, and connectivity issues for internal and remote users.
• Provide advanced Tier 2 troubleshooting for infrastructure, system, and application issues.
• Identify automation and standardization opportunities and document repeatable processes.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to implement and support technology solutions.
• Support security controls and compliance requirements.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online

VMware

Hyper-V

Networking

PowerShell

Security & backups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator to manage and secure our IT environment across servers, networks, and cloud platforms. This role performs Tier 2 support, enforces access controls, and coordinates with vendors to drive technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in IT infrastructure, hands-on Windows Server and AD experience, and familiarity with VMware/Hyper-V and cloud environments. Travel up to 35% may be required.