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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote system admin in Iowa is $83,526.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,700.00 and $97,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote System Admin, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote System Admin, you need expertise in system administration, network management, and cybersecurity, often supported by degrees in IT or related certifications like CompTIA, Microsoft, or Linux credentials. Familiarity with remote monitoring tools, virtualization platforms, and ticketing systems is essential for managing infrastructure from afar. Strong problem-solving, communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for addressing issues independently and collaborating with distributed teams. These skills ensure secure, reliable system performance and efficient remote support for organizational operations.

What is a Remote System Admin?

A Remote System Admin, or Remote Systems Administrator, is an IT professional who manages and maintains computer systems, servers, and networks from a remote location. They ensure that systems are running smoothly, perform updates and troubleshooting, and handle security tasks without being physically present at the site. This role often involves monitoring system performance, responding to technical issues, and ensuring data integrity and security across an organization’s IT infrastructure. Remote System Admins use various tools to access and control systems over the internet, allowing businesses to have round-the-clock support and flexibility.

What are some common challenges faced by remote system administrators, and how can these be effectively managed?

Remote system administrators often encounter challenges such as coordinating with on-site teams, troubleshooting issues without physical access to hardware, and maintaining secure connections to sensitive systems. Effective management of these challenges involves establishing clear communication channels with colleagues, utilizing robust remote monitoring and management tools, and adhering to strict security protocols. Consistent documentation and proactive system maintenance also help minimize disruptions and ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Remote System Admin vs Remote Network Engineer?

AspectRemote System AdminRemote Network Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Linux certificationsCisco CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentServer management, OS configuration, troubleshootingNetwork design, configuration, security, and troubleshooting
Industry UsageIT support, data centers, cloud servicesTelecommunications, enterprise networks, data centers

Remote System Admins focus on managing servers, operating systems, and ensuring system stability, while Remote Network Engineers specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure. Both roles require technical certifications and often work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote System Admin job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,526 per year, or $40.2 per hour.
Sr Infrastructure Engineer II (Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer)

Sr Infrastructure Engineer II (Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer)

Principal Financial Group

Des Moines, IA • On-site, Remote

$127K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer II (Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer), you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Kubernetes clusters on AWS using Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). You will work closely with our DevOps, development, and security teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure is highly available, secure, and optimized for performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and lead Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS
  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
  • Automate Kubernetes management tasks using Helm, Terraform, and other infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes cluster performance and resource allocation
  • Implement security best practices for EKS, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policies
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate Kubernetes into the software development lifecycle
  • Run cluster scaling, upgrades, and capacity planning for production environments
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of critical applications running on Kubernetes
  • Develop and maintain documentation for Kubernetes architecture, processes, and best practices
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!


Who You Are
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) and 8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, ideally with AWS EKS
  • Expertise in container orchestration, microservices architecture, and Docker
  • Strong proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
  • Experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Proficiency in Helm for running Kubernetes applications
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g. ArgoCD)
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
  • Proven knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, and firewalls
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
  • Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Familiarity with GitOps workflows using ArgoCD
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$127000 - $170000 / year
Salary Details

The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience. 

  • Sr. Infrastructure Engineer II: $127,000 - $152,000 / year
  • Sr. Infrastructure Engineer III: $142,000 - $170,000 / year

Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
Yes

Work Environment

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Raleigh, NC, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Job Level

We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experience and skills.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) 

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
6/15/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
7/7/2026
 

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#LI-EW1Qualifications:
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) and 8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, ideally with AWS EKS
  • Expertise in container orchestration, microservices architecture, and Docker
  • Strong proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
  • Experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Proficiency in Helm for running Kubernetes applications
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g. ArgoCD)
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
  • Proven knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, and firewalls
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
  • Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Familiarity with GitOps workflows using ArgoCD
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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