Entry Level It Systems Administrator Jobs in Iowa

IT Infrastructure Intern - Summer 2027
Program Duration: End of May - Early August
Location: Pella, IA (on-site)
Pella Corporation is seeking motivated undergraduate students for our IT Infrastructure Internship in Pella, Iowa.
This internship provides hands-on experience supporting Pella's Information Technology organization through meaningful projects and day-to-day operational activities. Interns are placed on a team based on business needs, educational background, and skills, allowing them to gain real-world experience while contributing to technology initiatives that support the business.
Throughout the summer, interns collaborate with experienced IT professionals, build professional networks, and develop technical and professional skills that prepare them for future careers in information technology.
If you're looking for a team-oriented, real-world learning experience where your work can make an impact, we'd love to connect with you.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
As a Systems Infrastructure Intern, you will support Pella's Information Technology organization through project work focused on infrastructure, collaboration technologies, systems administration, and enterprise technology solutions. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll help implement and support technology initiatives that improve business processes and end-user experiences.
Responsibilities are similar to what we expect of entry-level IT professionals who join Pella after graduation, providing meaningful technical experience while contributing to business objectives.
Potential Assignment Areas May Include:
Microsoft Infrastructure
Support projects involving Pella's server environment, endpoint management, and end-user computing solutions. Technologies may include Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, System Center, Intune, Jamf, and Veeam.
Microsoft 365
Support initiatives that enhance productivity, collaboration, security, and data management. Past projects have included SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Microsoft Copilot, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Defender.
Unix, Linux & Storage Administration
Assist with infrastructure supporting core business applications through server administration, system enhancements, operational support, and storage area networking technologies.
Communication Services
Support networking and communication solutions including LAN, WAN, voice, video, and security technologies. Technologies may include Cisco and Palo Alto platforms.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong academic standing
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or involvement through campus organizations, work experience, athletics, volunteer activities, or other experiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and technical concepts quickly
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or team efforts from planning through execution preferred
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Hands-on experience using Claude Code or a similar LLM agent to help define tasks and implement solutions.

Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $27.25 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation's internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. Several states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
About Us
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you're most proud of - that's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?