What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate IT Engineer -Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineering position at Casey's?
Join our growing Cloud Infrastructure Engineering team as an Associate IT Engineer and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of cloud technology. If you’re passionate about cloud technology and ready to accelerate your career, we want you on our team!
What You’ll Do
- Support cloud migrations, deployments, and maintenance with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams on exciting, high-visibility projects.
- Gain hands-on experience with modern cloud tools and best practices in a supportive environment.
Why Join Us
- Fast-growing, successful company with a strong commitment to innovation.
- Career development opportunities and mentorship from experienced cloud professionals.
- Work on real-world projects that drive business transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
- Support basic administration of Azure resources (Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking, Azure Active Directory).
- Monitor cloud environments and respond to alerts under guidance.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to learn best practices for cloud security, automation, and cost management.
- Contribute to routine tasks such as patching, backups, and basic troubleshooting.
- Stay current with Azure updates and new features.
- Assist in writing and automating deployment and management of Azure resources using Terraform modules and scripts for repeatable infrastructure deployments, following best practices in code versioning and documentation.
- Document cloud processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with senior and lead engineers to learn best practices in cloud automation, security, and DevOps.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- This position requires authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Casey’s will not provide sponsorship or employer support for applications or petitions for F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, J-1, or any other employment-based visa.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience (internships, coursework, certifications).
- Must have at least 1-year hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services including resource provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure fundamentals (AZ-900 certification preferred).
- Basic understanding of cloud concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
- Exposure to Windows Server administration and Active Directory (coursework or labs).
- Interest in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team.
Preferred Experience
- Internship or academic project experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
- Exposure to virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPN).
- Experience with Microsoft 365 or Office 365 administration.
- Any relevant certifications (AZ-900, MS-900, CompTIA Cloud ).
- Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to multitask.
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions is a plus.
This role does not allow for 100% remote work. Qualified out of state candidates must be willing to relocate and will need to live within a daily commutable distance of Casey's Store Support Center in Ankeny, IA and be willing to work onsite 5 days a week.
Compensation
Starting pay range: $64,800 - $89,100. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for annual cash bonuses based on company performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the typical hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.
Salary : $64,800 - $89,100