Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer – Wakefield, Ma

Motion Recruitment; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Career growth potential

Paid holidays and PTO

Profit-sharing program

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer to secure and support enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments in Wakefield, MA. This role blends cybersecurity, systems administration, network engineering, cloud security, and end-user support to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of IT security experience, strong AD/GP, Microsoft 365 security, and cloud security knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years IT experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or related technical role.
• Experience securing network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and wireless.
• Strong Active Directory and Group Policy knowledge.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with cloud security and virtualization.
• Knowledge of security monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat remediation.
• Experience supporting end users and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer and secure network, server, endpoint, cloud, and data environments.
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, network segmentation, wireless infrastructure, and content filtering technologies.
• Monitor and improve security controls, policies, and operational processes.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, and security monitoring activities.
• Support security compliance initiatives and industry-standard frameworks.
• Evaluate and implement new security technologies and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage Microsoft 365 security administration and identity-related services.
• Monitor on-premises, virtualized, cloud, and storage environments.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and security partners.
• Conduct infrastructure security assessments and recommend improvements.
• Respond to security-related support requests from local and remote employees.
• Deliver end-user security education and awareness training.
• Maintain documentation related to security operations, infrastructure, and procedures.
• Support hardware lifecycle management, inventory controls, and technology planning.

Skills

Firewall management

Active Directory & GP

Microsoft 365 security

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Threat remediation

End-user support

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Fortinet

VMware

Veeam

DLP technologies

Zero Trust

NIST 800-171 / CMMC / SOC 2

ITIL Foundation

Security+ / CCNA / related certs

Job description

Job Description A growing engineering and technology organization is seeking a Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer to serve as a key technical resource responsible for securing and supporting enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
This role offers a unique blend of cybersecurity, systems administration, network engineering, cloud security, and end-user support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple technology domains while helping drive security initiatives, infrastructure improvements, compliance efforts, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
You'll partner closely with IT and business stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture, evaluate new technologies, implement security best practices, and help ensure a secure and reliable environment for employees and business operations. Required Skills & Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 4+ years of IT experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems administration, or a related technical role
• Experience managing and securing network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and wireless environments
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments
• Experience with cloud security and virtualized environments
• Knowledge of security monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat remediation
• Experience supporting end users and troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and operate independently

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Fortinet firewalls
• Experience with VMware administration and monitoring
• Experience with Veeam backup solutions
• Understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security principles
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Security+, Network+, CCNA, or related certifications

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities: 100% Hands On

• Administer and secure network, server, endpoint, cloud, and data environments
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, network segmentation, wireless infrastructure, and content filtering technologies
• Monitor and improve security controls, policies, and operational processes
• Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, and security monitoring activities
• Support security compliance initiatives and industry-standard security frameworks
• Evaluate and implement new security technologies and infrastructure improvements
• Manage Microsoft 365 security administration and identity-related services
• Monitor on-premises, virtualized, cloud, and storage environments
• Partner with internal teams to develop and maintain security policies and procedures
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and security partners
• Conduct infrastructure security assessments and recommend improvements
• Respond to security-related support requests from local and remote employees
• Deliver end-user security education and awareness training
• Maintain documentation related to security operations, infrastructure, and procedures
• Support hardware lifecycle management, inventory controls, and technology planning

The Offer

• Market-competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee recognition programs
• Company-funded profit-sharing program
• 401(k) retirement plan

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.