IT Infrastructure Engineer

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company in West Des Moines, IA seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to oversee lifecycle management, capacity planning, and reliability improvements. The role emphasizes automation, scripting, and collaboration with IT and business teams.

You will mentor peers, evaluate emerging technologies, and support complex infrastructure across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments. Most work is off-site with periodic on-site presence as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• Significant enterprise infrastructure experience and project leadership.
• Experience with cloud, on‑premises or hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure lifecycle management and capacity planning.
• Develop automation, scripts, and solutions to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on enterprise initiatives.
• Mentor team members and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Support reliability, security, and performance of infrastructure.

Skills

Infrastructure administration

Networking

Cloud environments

Scripting

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Stack HCI

Hyper-V

Active Directory / Entra ID

Cisco Nexus / Meraki

Palo Alto / Fortinet

Exchange Online / SharePoint Online / Teams

Job description

West Des Moines 7100 West
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Description

IT Infrastructure Engineer
Location: West Des Moines, IA (Mostly Off-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Oversee infrastructure lifecycle management, capacity planning, and service reliability improvements.

Develop automation, scripts, and technical solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.

Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives, system integrations, and technology enhancements.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members while evaluating emerging technologies and recommending opportunities for improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

Significant experience in enterprise infrastructure administration, engineering, networking, or systems troubleshooting.

Experience designing, implementing, or supporting complex infrastructure and platform solutions.

Experience leading infrastructure projects, architecture reviews, or enterprise technology initiatives preferred.

Experience troubleshooting complex production issues and supporting infrastructure reliability, security, and performance.

Experience working with cloud, on-premises, or hybrid technology environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 firewall solutions 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 with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical mentorship skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate technical documentation.

Microsoft, Cisco, or other relevant infrastructure certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including frequent use of a keyboard and monitor.

Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment.

Participation in an on‑call support rotation and occasional work outside normal business hours is required.

Where You’ll Work:

Location: West Des Moines, IA (Mostly Off-Site)

Travel: Infrequent travel (less than 5%)

EquiTrust is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification listed.