Infrastructure Engineer

Auria; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package with growth

Flex Time

Floating holidays

401(k) match

Tuition & certifications support

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Auria seeks an Infrastructure and Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network, compute, and storage infrastructure for the MSFITS program supporting DOD SATCOM. The role blends lab work in a hybrid Colorado Springs setting with travel within Colorado.

You will work with SEIT and DevSecOps to prepare secure training systems for integration, testing, and delivery, ensuring robust cybersecurity and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting server and network infrastructure.
• Experience with IP networks, VLANs, subnetting, routing, and network diagrams.
• Experience installing, configuring Linux servers and related infrastructure.
• Experience automating provisioning with Ansible or similar tools.
• Experience applying security controls and RMF activities.

Responsibilities

• Support design, deployment, and sustainment of development/test infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Perform hardware bring‑up, configuration, and ensure proper connectivity and baselines.
• Execute HWIL testing, validate data flows, and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Implement and maintain network infrastructure including routing, switching, and secure communications.
• Apply STIGs, perform vulnerability remediation, and support RMF documentation.
• Support DevSecOps and baseline management for scalable environments.
• Collaborate with SEIT and DevSecOps to ensure system readiness for training deployments.

Skills

Network design

Linux administration

Ansible

Terraform

RMF/compliance

DevSecOps collaboration

Cloud/on-premise integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco switches

Firewalls

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Auria is looking to hire an Infrastructure and Network Engineer to support the development of the Multirole Satellite Frequency In-Field Test Suites (MSFITS) program for the Department of Defense (DOD) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Enterprise. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain network, compute, and storage infrastructure for the MSFITS hardware dev string and delivered suites. Responsibilities include network topology, IP addressing schemes, segmentation, routing, external connectivity, infrastructure configuration and automation, and troubleshooting. The engineer will collaborate with SEITs and DevSecOps engineers to prepare secure SATCOM/EW training systems for integration, testing, and delivery. This position will be based at the Auria office in Colorado Springs, CO and will be hybrid, with onsite work required to support lab activities, system integration, testing, and delivery, and minimal travel within Colorado Springs

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• Support the design, deployment, and sustainment of development, integration, and test infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments, including compute, storage, networking, and platform services
• Perform hardware intgration, system bring-up, and configuration of SATCOM/EW training system components, ensuring proper connectivity and alignment with approved baselines
• Execute and support HWIL testing, validating data flows and system performance across hardware, software, and RF subsystems, while troubleshooting integration issues.
• Implement and maintain network infrastructure and system connectivity, including routing, switching, segmentation, and secure communications across environments.
• Apply and maintain cybersecurity controls and compliance, including STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and support to RMF documentation and continuous monitoring.
• Support DevSecOps and system baseline management, ensuring consistent, scalable, and properly configured environments for development, integration, and delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system readiness, performance optimization, and successful delivery of deployable training systems

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (existing clearance preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years of experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting server and network infrastructure.
• Experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting IP networks, including switches, VLANs, subnetting, routing, and port and protocol settings; experience developing network diagrams and IP addressing plans.
• Experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Linux server operating systems.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting server, storage, and network infrastructure in hardware-based systems and supporting system integration and testing.
• Experience automating server provisioning and operating system configuration using Ansible or equivalent configuration management tools.
• Experience hardening infrastructure, applying STIGs, performing vulnerability scans, remediating infrastructure vulnerabilities, and providing configuration and compliance evidence to support RMF activities.
• Experience installing, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting Ethernet cabling; cable fabrication and termination experience preferred.
• Experience configuring and updating infrastructure in air-gapped environments, including controlled transfer of approved installation packages, patches, and dependencies.
• Ability to coordinate network connectivity for development and internal integration and testing and prepare suites for air-gapped customer testing in collaboration with SEIT and DevSecOps engineers.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:

• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with SATCOM, RF systems, or Electronic Warfare (EW) platforms, including modems, digitizers, and RF processing chains.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco switches and firewalls.
• Experience with both Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience fabricating, testing, and troubleshooting RF/coaxial and fiber-optic cabling.
• Experience diagnosing network performance issues in hardware integration environments using packet captures, switch diagnostics, and throughput analysis.
• Familiarity with software delivery workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, containers, artifact repositories, and their supporting infrastructure requirements.
• Experience maintaining infrastructure configuration documentation, provisioning and recovery procedures, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Prior experience supporting defense contracting programs and working with the United States Space Force or other DoD customers.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $125,000 - $140,000

THE AURIA TEAM:

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match —Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions . B oth your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that’s just the beginning!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.