Systems Architect

WHO WE ARE

IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s 140 years!

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

IMT Insurance is looking for a Systems Architect who will maintain IMT’s network and servers to provide ongoing support to IMT’s end users with the information and software tools necessary to complete their jobs. This individual will help select appropriate user-friendly tools and provide guidelines and education for maximum results. If you’re a team player with excellent communication skills, we want to talk to you!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Design, implement and maintain Local Area Networks, remote access, WAN and wireless/mobile technology.
• Make recommendations for purchasing of software and hardware for IMT.
• Train, provide IS resources and technical assistance to users as required.
• Maintain product documentation.
• Monitor and report licenses on applications to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the procedures and solutions for backup and recovery of Local and Wide Area Networks are properly documented, functioning properly and tested regularly.
• Administer various Office 365 and Azure tools.
• Administration and configuration of Exchange and SharePoint Online.
• Maintain cloud phone system.
• Oversee print server and printer/fax environment.
• Select appropriate user-friendly tools and provide guidelines along with education to produce maximum results.
• Provide backup coverage and support for all Network Services team members.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be detail oriented while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to listen and communicate to the customer, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to advise and guide customers on products and functions.
• Ability to prioritize workload and simultaneously handle multiple projects.
• Must understand core server infrastructure including but not limited to DNS, DHCP, SNMP, & Certificates.
• Operating Systems: Windows (desktop and servers) required. MacOS and Linux a plus.
• Cisco networking background a plus.
• Must be familiar with a VMware virtual environment.
• Experience with enterprise grade firewalls a plus.
• Understand and maintain Active Directory/Entra ID Management and Windows group policy.
• Maintain technical expertise and knowledge of current trends and techniques in the market.
• Understand system interrelations and adapt to work with any system.
• Ability to perform physical activities of reaching, stretching, bending and moderate lifting.
• Must possess the ability to work well with others. Including mentoring/training less experienced staff.
• A college education in Computer Science, MIS or similar field and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

BENEFITS & PERKS

IMT Insurance is committed to our employees and their families. When you work for IMT, you earn far more than just a paycheck. The IMT office was new in 2018 and offers a fitness room, game room and a variety of collaboration areas. This position includes hybrid work arrangements, learning and development opportunities and more! Below is a list of what IMT offers our employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D insurance, 401K retirement savings accounts, spending accounts, long and short-term disability, profit share, employee assistant program and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $141,000.00

Starting salary and level of position will depend on level of experience.

This position is not eligible for tips or commission but may be eligible for additional bonuses

WHAT DEFINES US

Our vision is to provide peace of mind in the moments that matter.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our agents and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. Our goal is to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our team stronger. If you share our values and our passion for creating a Worry Free life for others, we want to talk to you!