Job description
Zirous 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.
Our technology partners include: https://www.zirous.com/partnerships/
Zirous has been acclaimed for its outstanding workplace environment as a Top Workplace 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 Technology Association of Iowa. 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:
Zirous is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Engineer to join our team, with a primary focus on configuring, deploying, and managing cloud-based network environments that support large-scale data projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, or GCP), automation tools, and network security, and will play a critical role in ensuring high availability, performance, and security of data-driven cloud operations.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure cloud network architectures to support data analytics and engineering workloads.
- Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, and security groups across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS VPCs, Azure VNets).
- Collaborate with data engineers and DevOps teams to optimize cloud environments for performance and reliability.
- Automate network configuration and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues within cloud-hosted environments.
- Ensure cloud network compliance with internal security standards and industry regulations.
- Manage role-based access control (RBAC) and policies to safeguard cloud infrastructure resources.
- Participate in architectural reviews, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements for continuous optimization.
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!
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 1-2 years in cloud-focused roles.
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as; Azure (preferred), AWS, Oracle Cloud, or GCP.
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
- Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts: routing, NAT, DNS, peering, load balancing, S2S VPN’s, and security.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog).
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- 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.
Preferred:
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
- Knowledge of container networking (Docker, Kubernetes).
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.
