IT Infrastructure Admin II – Cloud, Security & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation

Performance Bonus

Established Career Paths

Career Coaches

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator II to manage and secure our IT infrastructure, providing advanced Tier 2 support while maintaining servers, networks, and cloud platforms. You will handle access, patching, backups, and enhancements, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires 3–5+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with hands-on work in Windows Server, AD, and M365/Exchange Online, plus virtualization and network

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

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Networking (VPNs, firewalls)

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator II to manage and secure our IT infrastructure, providing advanced Tier 2 support while maintaining servers, networks, and cloud platforms. You will handle access, patching, backups, and enhancements, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires 3–5+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with hands-on work in Windows Server, AD, and M365/Exchange Online, plus virtualization and network