Infrastructure / Cloud Engineer (hybrid)

 is an accomplished tech firm based out of West Des Moines, IA. For over 38 years, Zirous has been committed to executing best practices and going above and beyond industry standards to provide viable solutions for customers in all things data & analytics, cloud adoption, enterprise integration, identity & access management, custom application development, and experience services. Zirous is seeking a Infrastructure / Cloud Engineer who is eager to work with a variety of technologies and to continue to develop their technical expertise.

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Zirous has been acclaimed for its outstanding workplace environment as a  in the State of Iowa for several years. Additionally, Zirous has been a finalist for the prestigious Best Technology Company Culture of the Year (2023) and Large Iowa Technology Company of the Year (2024) awards by the . Join our fantastic team today!

Location: This position will work in a hybrid model with both work from home (remote) days each Monday & Friday, as well as on-site days at the West Des Moines, IA office each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Zirous offers a flexible schedule so that you can work to meet clients needs and your personal needs. On-site days as described will be required for this role, local candidates within the Des Moines, IA metro will be given priority.

What You'd Be Doing:

• This position will support infrastructure and cloud services for clients.
• Work on a variety of client projects as a full-time employee of Zirous - length of projects and types of client industries will vary.
• Research and development of applications to support client projects.
• Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Work closely with Project Managers & Technical Leads to ensure successful project implementation.
• Provide expert and specialized hands-on technical support, consultation and coaching to clients.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Have the ability to create your career!

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, or in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Previous Systems Administrator work experience.
• Experience with any of the following cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, etc.
• Experience with Linux and Unix operating systems
• Migrating various work loads from on-premises to cloud
• Back-office technologies: M365/O365, OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, Windows Server 2012-2019, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory
  Security technologies: SentinelOne, Proofpoint, IronScales, Windows Defender, BitLocker
• Virtualization technologies: VMWare and Hyper-V
• Network technologies: TCP/IP, DNS, switching, firewall, routing, Subnetting, VLANs
• Remove access technologies: VPN (client and webapp), terminal services, RDP, FTP/sFTP
• Remote Monitoring and Management technology and best practices
• Scripting and automation experience using powershell and other tools
• Industry network/server support experience
• Windows desktop OS experience
• A firm understanding of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, as well as the differences between them.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and be able to debug and analyze issues to resolution.
• The ability to interact with clients in order to maintain good standing which includes, but is not limited to; assisting in gathering requirements, answering questions, and participating in implementations.
• Ability to demonstrate organization and documentation skills
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Professional appearance and attire
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and the ability to work effectively with staff.
• Position will work closely with other team members and VP of Cloud & Managed Services to accomplish company, client and personal goals.

Don't have all of the experience or skills? We encourage you to still apply today! We'll train you and teach you what you don't already know. We promise that you'll learn and grow within this role each day.

What to expect:

• To work independently on your individual tasks, but also work as part of a team on a variety of initiatives. Your technical input is wanted and needed - team collaboration is key.
• To work alongside some of the smartest people you'll ever know. You'll learn from them, and they'll learn from you.
• LOTS of perks: catered lunches, snacks, beverages, social hours, on-site gym & shower facility, small group activity options outside of work (think axe throwing, bowling, pickleball, go-karts, and more), and a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely and in the office.
• Recognition for a job well done! Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards with bonus amounts for each.
• Company-wide lunches on-site and remotely.
• Lunch and Learns (throughout the year we educate each other on different industry topics).
• Casual dress - jeans, sweatshirts, and flip flops are all acceptable while in our office or while working from home. We do dress up when client-facing, but don't worry if this is your first full-time-professional role and don't have business clothes - we offer a clothing allowance!
• Professional development opportunities: certifications, continued education, speaking engagements, etc.
• Much, much, more!

• Play a vital role in the success of an exceptional team
• Enjoy a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package, including a 401(k) match
• Thrive in a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional development
• Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and remote work days each week
• Benefit from flexible scheduling options
• Take on thrilling and diverse projects that keep you engaged
• Embrace flexible time off (FTO) with unlimited time off - take the time you need while still being there for your teammates and Zirous
• Receive paid holidays to recharge and relax
• Access a cell phone subsidy and discounts with Verizon
• We prioritize our employees' personal time, career aspirations, and life goals
  

Zirous is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.