IT Systems & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Central United Coop; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Central United Coop is seeking an IT Support Specialist to ensure robust technology, infrastructure, and IT solutions for daily operations. You will oversee deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of systems to keep technology reliable, secure, and aligned with operational needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with IT and management, evaluating systems, configuring devices, and providing technical support across hardware, software, and networks.

Qualifications

• Four-year IT degree or equivalent work experience.
• Identify, troubleshoot IT issues across hardware, software, and networks.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Scripting and automation with PowerShell.
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Organize and coordinate IT projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT department and management to assess technology needs and support objectives.
• Evaluate existing IT systems and infrastructure for vulnerabilities and performance issues.
• Configure, install, test, and deploy computers, software, and network hardware.
• Provide technical support for hardware, software, network, and system issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure including VPNs, LANs, and WANs.
• Monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and apply updates and backups.
• Maintain virtualization environments such as VMware/Hyper-V and cloud services.
• Assist with cybersecurity measures and threat detection.
• Document changes, issues, and project progress; stay current with IT trends.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

macOS

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity basics

PowerShell scripting

IT performance monitoring

IT project coordination

General IT administration

Education

Four-year IT degree

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Central United Coop is seeking an IT Support Specialist to ensure robust technology, infrastructure, and IT solutions for daily operations. You will oversee deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of systems to keep technology reliable, secure, and aligned with operational needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with IT and management, evaluating systems, configuring devices, and providing technical support across hardware, software, and networks.