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# IT Operations Specialist

- **Company:** Wieser Concrete
- **Location:** Maiden Rock, WI, United States
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Software Bug Management, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Distributed Systems, Information Technology Operations, Networking Hardware, Windows Servers, Remote Access Technology, Microsoft SharePoint, Pulumi, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, User Administration
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us1aeac1f0bdf1d3b0c7ce48de8cbd0e7a

## About the Role

and build automation using scripting and AI tools to reduce repetitive manual work.Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and infrastructure.Development of IT solutions for business challengesWhat You Bring:We don't have a hard years-of-experience requirement. A recent grad with strong fundamentals in distributed systems/automation and no professional IT experience is just as competitive here as an experienced generalist. What matters is the mindset above.Comfort with modern, cloud-native, automation-first IT practicesProgramming/scripting proficiencyAbility to read and modify existing Infrastructure-as-Code (Pulumi, Terraform, or similar - we'll teach you our specific setup)Familiarity with M365/Entra ID administration, or a fast learner who can pick it up quicklyStrong troubleshooting instincts and comfort owning problems independentlyGenuine curiosity - you automate things because it bugs you to do them manually twiceValid driver's license (occasional
site travel)Ability to pass a background checkNice to Haves:Experience owning a small app/script portfolio solo - bug fixes, small features, keeping things running without a dev team behind youExperience building automation with generative AI tooling (Claude Code, Codex, etc)Physical Requirements:Ability to lift/move IT equipment (up to ~40 lbs)Comfortable in a manufacturing/industrial environment during site visitsAbility to drive longer distances when necessary to visit our remote locationsReports To: CFOEmployment Type: Full-time, exemptLocation: Based at Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, with travel to other Wieser Concrete Midwest locations as needed (approximately once/month)Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience. Experience with automation/scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
and cloud administration will move the needle most. Candidates newer to the field with strong fundamentals and demonstrated automation ability are encouraged to apply; salary will reflect where you land on the experience spectrum.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

## Description

is modern and cloud-native. Entra ID (no on-prem AD), Azure infrastructure managed as code via Pulumi, Tailscale and certificate-based SSH for remote access, and heavy use of automation and AI tools to move faster. We'd rather hire someone with strong fundamentals, real curiosity, and comfort with distributed systems and automation than someone anchored in traditional on-prem Windows Server/AD environments. If that's you, however that shows up on paper, we want to hear from you.Benefits:Competitive wages, commensurate with experience (see more info below).401k with employer matchVoluntary Profit sharingHigh-deductible medical insurance and employer health savings account contributionSupplemental voluntary dental, vision, accident, hospital, life, disability, critical illness insuranceKey Responsibilities:Serve as the primary point of contact for IT issues across all sites. Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day helpdesk requests.Manage and maintain ~ 60+ endpoints across multiple
Midwest sites.Administer Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (users, licensing, security policies, Teams/SharePoint/Exchange/Defender).Manage network hardware including switches, firewalls, Tailscale, and certificate-based SSH access.Own and maintain our Azure-hosted infrastructure via our existing IaC stack. Apply changes, troubleshoot deployments, extend as needed.Maintain and take full ownership of existing in-house custom applications/scripts.Own backup and disaster recovery. Monitor, test, and maintain backup systems.Own endpoint and cloud security: patching, endpoint protection, MFA enforcement, monitoring Azure security posture.Create and enforce company security policy; develop and deliver security awareness training for staff.Handle onboarding/offboarding: account provisioning, hardware setup/imaging, asset tracking.Procure office IT assets - research options, get vendor quotes, track spend.Manage vendor relationships and SaaS subscriptions (renewals, support, contract tracking).Identify


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