Senior Infrastructure Engineer (VMware, Data Center & DR) – Contract | New York

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (VMware / Data Center / DR) – Contract

📍 Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
🏢 Data Center Access: Edison, NJ (Iron Mountain – approx. monthly visits)
⏳ Contract Length: 6–12 months (urgent requirement)
🕒 Engagement Type: Contract
🚨 Start: ASAP

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on a contract basis to support a mission-critical on-prem and data center infrastructure environment. This is an urgent requirement, with the client looking to onboard the right consultant quickly.

The role is heavily focused on VMware administration, physical server management, Cisco infrastructure, and Disaster Recovery, supporting both Production (data center) and DR (on-prem) environments.

This position suits a hands-on senior engineer with 13–15+ years of infrastructure experience, strong ownership mentality, and deep expertise across virtualization, storage, DR, and core Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Virtualisation & Compute

• Administer and manage a large VMware environment, including:

• Security patching

• Version upgrades

• Performance monitoring and optimisation

• Manage and support physical servers across:

• Production data center (Iron Mountain – NJ)

• On-prem Disaster Recovery environment (NY office)

Cisco Infrastructure

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot:

• Cisco UCS X

• Cisco UCS Manager

• Ensure stability, performance, and lifecycle management of compute infrastructure

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Own Disaster Recovery operations, including:

• Zerto administration

• Execution of annual DR testing

• Recovery planning, validation, and reporting

• Maintain DR readiness across on-prem environments

Storage Management

• Manage and support storage platforms including:

• Production: Pure Storage (iSCSI all-flash)

• DR:

• 2 × HP MSA all-flash arrays

• QNAP (primary backup target)

• DAS

• Perform storage monitoring, maintenance, and optimisation

Backup, Restore & Patch Management

• Manage native backup and restore operations

• Configuration Manager patching and maintenance

• Ensure data protection best practices are followed

Microsoft & Identity Services

• Administer Active Directory infrastructure

• Support Exchange / O365 hybrid environment

• 2 on-prem Exchange servers (latest version)

SQL Server (Basic Administration)

• Support SQL Servers hosted on an on-prem cluster:

• Database maintenance

• Performance monitoring

• Indexing, query tuning, and configuration optimisation

End User & Application Platforms

• Support VDI backend infrastructure:

• Omnissa Horizon

• 2 gateways

• 2 RDS hosts

• ~150 virtual desktops

• Support application servers including:

• Internal business application servers

• (Exposure to WSO application servers is a plus but not mandatory – training can be provided)

Required Experience & Skills

• 13–15+ years of hands-on infrastructure engineering experience

• Deep expertise in VMware administration

• Strong experience managing physical servers and data center infrastructure

• Solid hands-on experience with Cisco UCS / UCS Manager

• Proven experience running DR environments and Zerto

• Strong storage experience across enterprise storage arrays

• Working knowledge of:

• Active Directory

• Exchange / O365

• SQL Server administration (support-level)

• VDI backend platforms

• Comfortable operating in production-critical environments

• Able to work independently and take full ownership of infrastructure

Nice to Have

• Experience with Omnissa Horizon (VDI)

• Exposure to financial services or regulated environments

• Experience supporting internally developed or niche application platforms

Work Pattern

• Primary location: New York office

• Data center travel: Edison, NJ (typically once per month)

• Hybrid working with hands-on infrastructure access as required

Why This Role

• Critical, high-impact infrastructure ownership

• Senior-level responsibility without unnecessary bureaucracy

• Immediate need – strong chance of extension for the right consultant

• Opportunity to stabilise and improve a complex on-prem environment

Senior DevOps / Linux Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite, St. Louis MO)

DevOps / Linux Systems Engineer (Senior) – Top Secret Clearance Required

📍 Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Onsite Only)
🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
🔐 Clearance: Top Secret (CI Poly required upon hire)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role

This is a mission-critical DevOps / Linux Systems Engineering role supporting highly secure, operational cloud and on-premise geospatial systems. You’ll take a technical leadership position within a mission operations team responsible for sustaining and evolving classified environments used by government stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an experienced Linux-focused DevOps Engineer who thrives in secure, high-stakes environments and enjoys owning system reliability, automation, security hardening, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead system changes, upgrades, and continuous improvements across secure on-prem and AWS environments

• Serve as a technical escalation point, working directly with government and contractor stakeholders

• Proactively monitor system health and perform advanced diagnostics and remediation

• Deploy security patches, STIGs, and bug fixes across test and production environments

• Build, manage, and automate AWS-based Linux systems

• Maintain and update critical databases and operational datasets

• Author and maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides

• Respond to security findings and compliance reports with speed and precision

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with willingness to sit for a CI Polygraph

• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience
  (or Master’s with 6–10 years)

• Advanced Linux administration experience (RHEL 7+)

• Strong AWS / cloud automation experience (must-have)

• Hands-on experience building, patching, and STIG’ing Linux servers

• Experience with Windows Server administration

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly Desired Skills

• Ansible playbooks and infrastructure automation

• AWS automation tooling and scripting

• Experience with:

• ArcGIS / ESRI deployments

• RDS and SQL technologies

• Apache NiFi

• Python (including ML-related workflows)

• Tomcat

• Familiarity with IC cloud architecture methodologies

• Team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, etc.)

Ideal Candidate

• Senior-level Linux Systems Engineer with strong DevOps instincts

• Proven experience automating AWS infrastructure in secure environments

• Comfortable owning system lifecycle: build → secure → operate → sustain

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident operating in classified settings

• Security+ certified and CI Poly-ready

Benefits & Perks

• 3 weeks paid time off

• 11 Federal holidays

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• Short & long-term disability

• Life insurance & AD&D

• 401(k) with up to 4% match (immediate vesting)

• End-of-year profit sharing

• Relocation assistance

• Ongoing technical training & certifications

Additional Information

• Security Clearance Required: Yes

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Travel: None

DevOps Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite, Huntsville AL)

DevOps Engineer (Top Secret Required)

💰 Salary: Up to $170,000
📍 Location: Huntsville, Alabama (100% Onsite)
🏢 Work Model: Fully Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔐 Clearance: Active Top Secret (CI Poly required)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available (up to $10,000)

About the Role

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing cyber team supporting a large SOC enterprise environment. This role is hands-on and mission-critical, focused on designing, deploying, operating, and securing DevSecOps infrastructure in a classified environment.

You’ll work across infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity tooling—supporting everything from deployment and patching to troubleshooting complex interoperability issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, test, certify, and operate DevSecOps infrastructure tools

• Own operations and maintenance for multiple platform tools

• Deploy and configure services using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Configure and manage Linux-based servers supporting dynamic applications

• Debug cluster-based computing architectures

• Use scripting or basic programming to solve operational issues

• Install, configure, and manage open-source monitoring tools

• Perform patching, upgrades, and sustainment activities

• Address system interoperability and operational stability issues

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with willingness to sit for CI Poly

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

• 5+ years of DevOps-related experience

• Strong experience administering Linux-based environments

• Experience testing, deploying, maintaining, and administering cybersecurity infrastructure

• Experience developing or modifying applications or utility programs for cybersecurity use

• Comfortable operating in secure, enterprise SOC environments

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate

• Experience with:

• Splunk

• Oracle / SQL-based platforms

• Python scripting

• Experience integrating third-party components and custom capabilities

• Proven ability to automate operations and maintenance tasks

• Strong troubleshooting and process-improvement mindset

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Holds an active Top Secret clearance

• Willing to complete a CI Polygraph

• Has hands-on DevOps experience in secure cyber environments

• Exposure to Splunk preferred

• Willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL

• Self-driven, technically curious, and operationally strong

Benefits

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

• 2 weeks Holiday Pay

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Short--Term & Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance & AD&D

• 401(k) with up to 4% match

• Relocation assistance available (up to $10,000)

Additional Details

• Security Clearance Required: Yes

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Travel: None

Cyber Security Engineer III – $95K–$115K | On-Site | Infrastructure & IT | Elkhart, IN

Position: Cyber Security Engineer III

📍 Location: Elkhart, IN (On-Site)
📅 Type: Full-Time | All Experience Levels Considered
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚗 Relocation Assistance: Available
💼 Industry: Infrastructure / Technology / Construction
💰 Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000

About the Role

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer III to strengthen and safeguard enterprise IT operations within a mission-critical infrastructure environment. You’ll respond to cybersecurity incidents, manage security tools and platforms, lead vulnerability programs, and play a key role in shaping and executing security policy.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role ideal for someone with a broad technical security background, who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands how to balance robust security with operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor for security anomalies, policy violations, and suspicious activities across networks and endpoints

• Respond to incidents with clear documentation, root cause analysis, and effective resolution

• Lead vulnerability management efforts—guiding remediation and patching with IT teams

• Oversee security toolsets: firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, proxies, email protection, asset discovery tools, etc.

• Conduct regular security control testing and provide clear reporting

• Ensure systems align with internal security policies, frameworks, and compliance requirements

• Collaborate with auditors, regulatory bodies, and external vendors as needed

• Contribute to secure network/system architecture design discussions

• Participate in cybersecurity on-call rotation and cross-functional team efforts

• Remain current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices

Must-Have Qualifications

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
✅ 5+ years of hands-on information security experience
✅ Demonstrated experience with penetration testing, vulnerability remediation, and policy enforcement
✅ Proficiency in security technologies:

• Firewalls & Proxies

• SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, etc.)

• Antivirus and endpoint protection

• Identity Providers (IdPs)
  ✅ Deep understanding of network security concepts
  ✅ Ability to independently identify and fix vulnerabilities across on-premise and remote networks
  ✅ Must hold a valid driver’s license

What Success Looks Like

• You bring a security-first mindset without slowing business operations

• You’re a self-starter with solid judgment and clear documentation skills

• You provide security recommendations that are realistic, effective, and forward-looking

• You’re ready to become a trusted security voice across IT and business teams

• You actively participate in on-call duties, staying calm under pressure

If you're a cybersecurity professional who’s passionate about protecting critical infrastructure, enjoys hands-on tooling, and thrives in a role that combines operations with strategy—this position could be a great fit.

Cyber Intelligence Specialist – IT System Administrator - Salt Lake City, Utah - $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Cyber Intelligence Specialist – IT System Administrator
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required, with potential to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Relocation: Yes, full Assistance available
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a cutting-edge environment where you'll shape the future of cybersecurity and IT systems? Join our team in Salt Lake City as a Cyber Intelligence Specialist – IT System Administrator and take on a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and security of our Linux and Windows-based infrastructure. This on-site, full-time position offers the chance to work on critical projects that make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Secure Systems: Manage, monitor, and enhance the security of Linux and Windows servers, keeping them resilient against emerging threats.

• Performance Optimization: Set up and maintain administrator accounts, fine-tune system performance, and handle system-wide software installations.

• Innovate Security Practices: Implement and oversee Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, continuous monitoring, and security controls.

• System Maintenance: Perform updates, patch vulnerabilities, and ensure minimal downtime by troubleshooting performance issues.

• Cutting-Edge Tech: Deploy and manage security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.

• Audit & Compliance: Conduct security audits, align IT systems with regulatory standards, and develop mitigation strategies for potential risks.

• Collaborate & Lead: Partner with cybersecurity teams, provide guidance to staff, and contribute to disaster recovery planning and data restoration efforts.

• Document & Train: Maintain system documentation and train team members on best practices and technical processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR a Graduate Degree with 2+ years of experience, OR 8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

• Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Preferred Skills:

• Top Secret clearance with CI Poly is a big plus!

• Certifications like CISSP, RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Security+, or Linux+.

• Expertise in automation tools, scripting, and virtualization technologies.

• Strong knowledge of Linux OS, network protocols, and security compliance frameworks such as RMF.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stakes environments.

Why Join Us?

• Dive into meaningful work protecting critical infrastructure.

• Advance your career with opportunities to grow your skill set and obtain top-tier security clearances.

• Collaborate with a dynamic team passionate about innovation and excellence.

• Work in a 9/80 schedule environment that offers work-life balance.

Take the next step in your career as a cybersecurity leader and IT systems expert. Let’s redefine security together—apply today!