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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Neros Technologies - **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,500.0 - $157,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cluster Analysis, Data Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Virtualization Technology, System Availability, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b0fb02c8e3b46ca4 ## About the Role * Experience at a defense technology startup or fast-paced, high-growth technology company * Hands-on SIEM implementation or tuning experience (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) - a strong plus given the partnership model with Security * Direct experience preparing for or operating under NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar defense compliance frameworks * Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker containerization, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform * Familiarity with segmented network architectures and hybrid on-premise/cloud environments ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to design and maintain the cloud and on-premise infrastructure supporting advanced defense technology systems. This role owns IT operations - automation, virtualization, data platform, and disaster recovery - and partners closely with our Security function on SIEM, NIST 800-171 compliance, and incident response. The ideal candidate has expertise in Microsoft 365 / Azure / AWS architecture, deep PowerShell automation chops, and is excited about building infrastructure at a fast-moving defense tech company., * Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure using Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS to support defense technology platforms and mission-critical operations * Partner with the Security Lead on SIEM operations, NIST 800-171 compliance evidence, and security tooling integration - implementing the IT-side controls and log/data pipelines that Security relies on * Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure system health, visibility, and rapid response to outages and performance issues * Manage system patching and updates using endpoint and infrastructure management tools, ensuring systems remain secure and up to date * Proactively monitor infrastructure and services, responding to alerts and performance degradation to maintain high availability and reliability * Provide advanced L3/L4 technical support for bare metal servers, Linux environments, and mission-critical infrastructure * Administer and support SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, maintenance plans, and access management * Develop and maintain automated backup solutions, including incremental snapshots and retention policies across cloud and on-premise systems * Architect and support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies, including failover planning, backup validation, and recovery testing * Administer and support virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware), including clustering, replication, and high availability configurations * Plan and execute virtualization migrations and infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime * Identify and prioritize automation opportunities based on operational pain points and system inefficiencies ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)