Job Information
Circle Computer Resources Infrastructure Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Infrastructure Engineer
BUSINESS UNIT: PIVOT
FUNCTION: Core Infrastructure
REPORTS TO : Core Infrastructure Engineer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
LOCATION: Cedar Rapids, IA
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years’ experience
Who We Are Looking For
CCR builds and delivers innovative technology solutions and products for partners local and across the globe.
We are searching for a highly-motivated, dedicated, and experienced team member who understands the importance of business relationships to deliver our vision. Who has the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions, relishes tackling challenges in a fast paced environment and delivers results with confidence, collaboration and determination.
Our ideal candidate thrives in an innovative and agile environment, is a go-getter who works collaboratively and partners across matrixed teams to plan, implement and support our technology by developing strong relationships. This role will play a pivotal role in in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure and supports our technology stack. Additionally, this role will partner with teams across the organization to ensure that scalability, reliability and security of our systems to ensure top performance and seamless operations.
What You’ll Accomplish and Experience
Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure components including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies
Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes
Implement best practices for security, compliance, and disaster recovery to safeguard sensitive data and ensure business continuity
Collaborate with team to optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure dependencies
Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks or vulnerabilities
Participate in capacity planning and scalability assessments to support the company's growth objectives
Document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines for internal reference and knowledge sharing
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our infrastructure and recommending strategic enhancements
Required to be point of escalation for infrastructure items, this may include nights, weekends and holidays
Desirable Previous Experience
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems.
Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls.
Familiarity with networking & server virtualization technologies (e.g., Cisco Fabric, ONIE/ONL/Sonic, VMware, XenServer, Harvester)
Experience with SAN and NAS technologies, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS/CIFS.
Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions like Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, or similar.
Familiarity with storage monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and implement effective solutions
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus
Why CCR
CCR is a privately held corporation that was founded in 1986 that provides technology services to large and small businesses nation-wide from our location in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our achievements include:
Top quartile revenue growth for each of the last 5 years as per the worldwide Service Leadership Index® precision benchmark.
Nationally recognized as “Great Place to Work” – 8 years in a row
10-years consecutively listed on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America
7-year consecutive top 100 listing on MSPMentor 501 internationally
Nationally awarded Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion (2020, 2021, 2022)
Finalist or Winner from Technology Association of Iowa for the following:
IT Service Provider of the Year (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013)
Top Growth Company of the Year (2017)
Best User of Technology (2015)
Technology company of the year ( 2022, 2015, 2014, 2013)
Learn more about CCR and our values: https://ccr.net/about-us/
Department
Core Infrastructure
Employment Type
Full time
Minimum Experience
Experienced