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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Systems, Inc - **Location:** Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Systems Analysis, Internet Security, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Network Diagrams, Routing, Network Segmentation, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, TCP/IP, VCloud, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Vcenter, Bicep, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-network-infrastructure-engineer-ca--5e7557d5-5c51-435e-8987-4739dabf74a6 ## About the Role Team Player, Government, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Internet Security, Professional Services, Technical Support, Intelligence Community, Enterprise Architecture, Architectural Analysis, infrastructure automation. Success in this role requires sound engineering judgment, the ability to independently resolve production challenges, and effective collaboration within an established engineering team. This is a full-time, on-site position at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, working a standard five-day, eight-hour schedule with participation in rotating 24/7/365 on-call incident response., About the Must Haves * Active Secret clearance at time of application * Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience * Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience engineering and operating enterprise networks and production on-premises infrastructure * Current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent Department of Defense approved Information Assurance certification * Strong hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise networking, including switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, network segmentation, and TCP/IP services * Demonstrated proficiency administering Windows and Linux servers, including scripting and operational troubleshooting * Experience supporting virtualization, compute, and enterprise storage infrastructure; familiarity with VMware vSphere/vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation, Azure Stack Hub, or comparable platforms * Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container networking with the ability to support cluster infrastructure and diagnose workload connectivity issues * Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code, and configuration management, including PowerShell and tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, or Microsoft Configuration Manager * Demonstrated ability to independently resolve production issues, document solutions, and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team ## Description SPA is seeking a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to design, develop, operate, and improve the secure on-premises infrastructure supporting our platform as a service solution for Space Systems Command. This role serves as the team's hands-on networking specialist while contributing across servers, virtualization, storage, automation, and cloud-native infrastructure. You will configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, maintain reliable connectivity and platform services, and resolve complex issues affecting mission-critical software delivery. As a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer, the successful candidate will work alongside established platform, Kubernetes, systems, and cybersecurity engineers to sustain operational performance, strengthen security, and modernize infrastructure capabilities. The ideal candidate is a versatile, hands-on engineer with deep networking expertise and practical experience across Windows and Linux systems, enterprise virtualization, and, * Engineer, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise networks supporting the on-premises platform, including switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, network segmentation, and secure connectivity. * Own network troubleshooting, performance optimization, and root-cause analysis to maintain reliable connectivity across compute, storage, and platform services. * Install, administer, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers, including system configuration, patching, access controls, and operational maintenance. * Support physical and virtualized infrastructure across compute, storage, and private cloud technologies, including VMware vSphere/vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation, Azure-based systems, and enterprise storage. * Work closely with Kubernetes engineers to diagnose cluster networking, ingress, DNS, load balancing, and connectivity issues affecting containerized mission workloads. * Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation using technologies such as PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, and enterprise configuration management tools. * Monitor and improve infrastructure health, availability, capacity, and observability to detect and prevent network and platform disruptions. * Troubleshoot complex production incidents spanning networking, operating systems, virtualization, storage, Kubernetes, and application infrastructure dependencies. * Apply secure configuration, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and change management practices in coordination with cybersecurity and platform engineering teams. * Execute engineering improvements that stabilize existing services, reduce operational risk, and advance infrastructure reliability and modernization. * Develop network diagrams, configuration baselines, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation. * Collaborate with platform engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and mission stakeholders to implement integrated infrastructure solutions that support dependable software delivery. Expected Outcomes: * Maintain a secure, reliable, and highly available on-premises network and infrastructure foundation for mission software delivery. * Reduce recurring infrastructure disruptions through proactive troubleshooting, monitoring, automation, and root-cause remediation. * Improve network performance, platform resilience, and operational consistency across physical and virtualized systems. * Deliver infrastructure improvements that simplify sustainment, strengthen security, and support modernization. * Serve as a trusted hands-on network and infrastructure specialist within the broader platform engineering team.