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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Project Engineer - **Company:** Vitesse Systems - **Location:** Newark, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Data Processing, Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, Unified Endpoint Management - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2ad7df8507886791 ## About the Role * Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or another export-controlled industry. * Relevant certifications (CCNP, NSE, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, or similar) - nice to have, not a substitute for demonstrated project delivery experience. * Experience working alongside (not managing) a separate service-desk/support function, with a track record of clean handoffs. * Strong written documentation skills - this role must be able to hand off cleanly to a support team that wasn't in the room for the build. * Comfortable working in a regulated/compliance-driven environment; familiarity with frameworks like FIPS 140, NIST 800-171, CMMC, or ITAR-adjacent data handling is a plus., * Minimum of 8 years in a similar role, such as network engineer, infrastructure engineer, and/or systems administration * Minimum 5 years of experience with enterprise networking and endpoint management * Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Project Management with proven ability to lead and execute end-to-end technical projects * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by applicable law. * Must qualify as a "U.S." Persons as defined in 22 CFR § 120.62 under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations. * Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening in accordance with the Company's drug testing policy and applicable law. * Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background checkin accordance withthe Company's screening policy and applicable law., This is a full time, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "What Awaits." This position is considered Choose an item. ## Description Are you ready to enable possible? We are ready to hear from you. What You'll Do (Essential Job Functions): * Own end-to-end IT infrastructure projects across networking, identity, endpoint management, and backup/DR, including scope, design, timeline, risk, execution, handoff, and sustainment * Design, implement, test, and execute backup and disaster recovery solutions, including hands-on DR exercises * Build out new sites, network segments, and Azure/GCC High platform migrations with minimal disruption to users * Implement infrastructure-level security controls (firewall rules, endpoint hardening, access controls) in coordination with the security team * Direct MSP and contractor work on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet timeline, quality, and requirements * Produce clear, repeatable documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials to enable the IT services team to sustain systems and processes * Coordinate with vendors, MSPs, and internal stakeholders on procurement, licensing, implementation timelines, and requirements * Validate system changes and performance against internal security and compliance requirements, partnering with the compliance/GRC team on audit and control needs * Perform scheduled maintenance during evenings/weekends and respond to ad hoc infrastructure needs as projects require * Partner with the IT Director to develop and prioritize the project roadmap * Serve as escalation point for complex issues on owned systems (excluding day-to-day service queue) * Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## 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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)