<p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support security operations across a highly regulated, enterprise-scale environment. In this role, you will monitor and analyze security events, support incident response activities, and assist with maintaining compliance with internal security policies and external industry standards.</p><p>You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, security leadership, and third‑party auditors to ensure the organization maintains strong security posture and follows best practices. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a dynamic operational environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Monitor security events using SIEM and EDR platforms.</p><p>Assist with configuration and tuning of SIEM and EDR tools.</p><p>Participate in an on‑call rotation for after-hours security support.</p><p>Conduct internal phishing simulations and analyze reported phishing incidents.</p><p>Support threat modeling efforts by assessing business impact and analyzing vulnerabilities.</p><p>Assist with internal and external audit activities as required.</p><p>Participate in the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, using established processes to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.</p><p>Stay current on Cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations.</p><p>Perform Identity & Access Management functions, including approval of RBAC and temporary access escalations.</p><p>Create and maintain internal security awareness training, including content related to incident response, phishing, and role‑based training requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Required Qualifications</p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Security Operations or SOC experience</p><p>— OR 3+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, or similar role.</p><p>Understanding of core security controls (malware protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, encryption, log management, etc.).</p><p>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.</p><p>Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.</p><p>Ability to work in a hybrid schedule and travel occasionally within the region.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Preferred Skills</p><p><br></p><p>2+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as: QRadar, Splunk, SumoLogic, Kibana, Security Onion, ArcSight, or similar.</p><p>Experience working with EDR solutions.</p><p>Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira).</p><p>Experience analyzing Threat Intelligence, identifying IOCs, and writing detection rules.</p><p>Knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls.</p><p>Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.</p><p>Experience with security automation platforms (e.g., XSOAR).</p><p>Scripting or programming experience (Java, Python, C, Ruby, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).</p><p>Relevant certifications (CC, SSCP, A+, Network+, Security+, GISF, GSEC, or similar).</p>
We are looking for an Endpoint Systems Engineer to play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting endpoint systems across the organization. This position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This is a long-term contract position based in Ankeny, Iowa.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, develop, and test automation processes for endpoint systems to ensure scalability and adaptability to organizational growth.<br>• Create, test, and deploy Microsoft PowerShell and batch scripts to install and update proprietary and third-party software.<br>• Implement and maintain processes to ensure software and settings are applied during endpoint replacements or initial installations.<br>• Develop redundancy strategies to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime.<br>• Collaborate in the design and implementation of operational and information support systems.<br>• Evaluate and qualify software used at store locations, including modifications to third-party vendor applications.<br>• Create scripts, programs, and tools to optimize system efficiency and automate repetitive tasks.<br>• Monitor and analyze endpoint system performance to identify and address issues proactively.
<p>Are you someone who loves solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies, and making a real impact on system reliability and performance? We’re looking for a talented <strong>Windows & Azure Infrastructure Engineer</strong> to join our team and play a key role in building and supporting a secure, scalable, and high‑performing environment.</p><p>In this role, you’ll work across Windows servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and automation tools to ensure our systems are stable, optimized, and ready for growth. If you enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting, improving infrastructure through automation, and collaborating with a sharp technical team, this is an opportunity you’ll want to explore.</p><p>1<strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expert‑level <strong>Windows Server support</strong>, including hands-on troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.</li><li>Deploy, manage, and support <strong>Azure AD, AWS, and Azure cloud services</strong>, ensuring high availability and secure configurations.</li><li>Utilize <strong>Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred)</strong> to streamline and automate deployments.</li><li>Apply scripting knowledge in <strong>PowerShell and Python</strong> to automate routine tasks and enhance system efficiency.</li><li>Support and maintain <strong>Active Directory Domain Services</strong>, file structures, security permissions, and group policies.</li><li>Assist in maintaining <strong>backup and disaster recovery processes</strong> to safeguard critical systems.</li><li>Install and configure software in alignment with corporate standards and security requirements.</li><li>Follow established <strong>configuration, change management, and documentation processes</strong> to ensure stability and traceability.</li><li>Demonstrate strong understanding of <strong>computer architecture and operating systems</strong> fundamentals.</li><li>Work with <strong>SAN/NAS storage technologies</strong> to support capacity, performance, and reliability needs.</li><li>Support and troubleshoot virtualization platforms, including <strong>VMware</strong>.</li><li>Participate in <strong>system testing, validation, and performance assessments</strong> as needed.</li><li>Collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.</li><li>Balance independent work with effective teamwork in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software/Platform Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position focuses on advancing technical solutions through platform modernization, risk mitigation, and security enhancements while retiring outdated systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise, adapt quickly to enterprise environments, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze existing applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines to identify areas for improvement and modernization.<br>• Assess legacy systems for risks, limitations, and opportunities for upgrades or replacements.<br>• Plan and implement strategies for system migrations, upgrades, or retirements.<br>• Utilize modern DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions to enhance system performance and security.<br>• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and internal teams to address dependencies and optimize workflows.<br>• Document technical decisions, processes, and provide detailed implementation support.<br>• Deliver post-implementation support, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and system reliability.<br>• Upgrade and manage messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch/Kibana, and related technologies.<br>• Refactor codebases to remove outdated dependencies, introducing innovative tools and solutions.<br>• Implement and configure security tools like Snyk to address vulnerabilities and improve release quality.
We are looking for a skilled Full Stack C# .NET Engineer to join our team on a contract with the potential for a permanent position. Based in Ankeny, Iowa, this role is ideal for professionals with a strong focus on backend development and a passion for building robust API services and system integrations. The first year of this position will focus heavily on backend development, offering an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in Azure Cloud and SQL Server environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and develop backend services and APIs using C# to support system integrations and data validation.<br>• Build and maintain secure connections to SQL Server databases, including creating tables, indexes, views, and running complex queries.<br>• Implement and manage Azure pipelines for efficient deployment processes.<br>• Collaborate on containerization strategies to improve scalability and application performance.<br>• Utilize GitHub for code repository management, ensuring version control and collaboration.<br>• Work on Azure Service Bus and Azure API Management to optimize cloud-based integrations.<br>• Conduct thorough testing and validation of APIs to ensure reliability and functionality.<br>• Participate in full stack development, with an eventual focus on front-end technologies.<br>• Provide technical solutions for integrating various systems and databases.<br>• Create detailed documentation for development processes and system configurations.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in Python and modern data engineering tools to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is a long-term contract position that requires expertise in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and working with cloud-based data warehouses. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, debug, and optimize Python-based data pipelines using frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI.<br>• Design and implement data transformations in a data warehouse using tools like dbt, ensuring high-quality analytics-ready datasets.<br>• Utilize Amazon Redshift and Snowflake for managing large-scale data storage and performing advanced querying and optimization.<br>• Automate data integration processes using platforms like Fivetran and orchestration tools such as Prefect or Airflow.<br>• Build reusable and maintainable data models to improve performance and scalability for analytics and reporting.<br>• Conduct data analysis and visualization leveraging Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.<br>• Manage version control for data engineering projects using Git and GitHub.<br>• Ensure data quality through automated testing and validation processes.<br>• Document workflows, code, and data transformations following best practices for readability and maintainability.<br>• Optimize cloud-based data warehouse and lake platforms for performance and integration of new data sources.
<p>AI Developer <strong>SQL/Python / C# /AI Developer – PERM FTE POSITION </strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: Des Moines Iowa ONSITE in OFFICE 5 DAYS / WEEK </strong></p><p><strong>BRAND NEW OFFICE WITIH NICE AMMENITIES ! </strong></p><p>CREATIVE TEAM! INNOVATIVE IDEAS! No red tape to deal with and build out & integrate, and innovation? Developer to work with SQL, Python, ERP, and integration technologies to deliver high-impact business creative solutions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>SQL</strong>: Design, develop, & optimize SQL queries, query optimization, ensure database integrity, and implement effective indexing strategies.</li><li><strong>PYTHON:</strong> Build robust Python applications using modern frameworks and libraries, focusing on scalability , BUILD VS BUY Dev strategy , Looking for some additional innovation and leverage MCP - Model Context Protocol</li><li><strong>JAVASCRIPT:</strong> JavaScript – looking for modern JS</li><li><strong>C# </strong></li><li><strong>AI USE – IN A PRACTICAL FAST PROGRAMMING SENSE:</strong> Use AI-assisted tools - ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot- to streamline development processes & next-gen AI system integrations.</li><li><strong>RESTful APis :</strong> Architect and consume RESTful and SOAP APIs; integrate external systems to support business workflows.</li><li>best practices in system integration, data transformation,& middleware tech.</li><li>version control tools such as Git</li><li><strong>API AUTHENTICATION</strong>: Implement API authentication using API keys, OAuth, and tokens</li><li>Programming in contemporary software frameworks.</li><li>API development or consumption, especially within RESTful and SOAP environments.</li><li>ETL or Dell Boomi or comparable integration platforms strongly preferred.</li><li>Data integration patterns, data transformation, and middleware systems.</li><li>source control and code collaboration tools.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Help lead a team who can be innovative team driving digital transformation.</li><li>Work on diverse projects where your skills have an immediate impact.</li><li>Collaborate with a small team who value continuous learning and creativity.</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to shape the future of business solutions with leading technology, apply today.</p><p><strong>Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.</strong></p><p>Ready to take the next step? Submit your resume to join our dynamic team.</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of $125,000 base plus up Generous benefits package.</li><li>People-first culture emphasizing work/life balance, flexibility, and professional growth.</li></ul><p>Ready to Lead?</p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, reach out directly to Carrie Danger, SVP of Permanent Placement:</p><ul><li>Office: 515-259-6087</li><li>Mobile: 515-991-0863</li><li>Email: (found on MY LinkedIn profile)</li><li>Your application will remain confidential; resumes will never be shared without your permission.</li></ul>