IT Infrastructure Compliance Engineer – Onsite

ApTask Global Workforce; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an IT Infrastructure Compliance Engineer for an on-site, 12+ month contract-to-hire in Santa Clara, CA. This role focuses on evaluating security, compliance, and operational resilience of interconnected systems with external partners.

You will lead audits across infrastructure, enterprise apps (MES, PLM, ERP/SAP), and B2B integrations; assess IT risk, cloud security, IAM, and regulatory controls; and draft reports for leadership and remediation tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Security, IT Infrastructure, or Technology Risk Management.
• Hands-on infrastructure expertise including Windows/Unix servers, virtualization, and enterprise storage.
• Experience with IT audits of networks, security controls, and data protection.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOX, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute IT and security audits covering infrastructure, enterprise applications (including MES, PLM, and ERP/SAP), and supply chain B2B integrations
• Evaluate the IT risk and security posture of external partners, assessing compliance with security standards, data protection protocols, and intellectual property safeguards
• Serve as a primary on-site IT point of contact for regional stakeholders, coordinating with remote and global IT teams across networking, storage, and application domains
• Manage urgent escalations with third-party IT vendors on connectivity, servers, and production systems
• Audit network segmentation, access controls, APIs, and data transmission protocols supporting automated data exchange between internal systems and external facilities
• Evaluate IT environments against industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX) to ensure data privacy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of operational data and metrics flowing from partner systems into internal data warehouses, using data analytics tools to identify anomalies or control gaps
• Draft clear, actionable audit reports for leadership and track remediation efforts to ensure identified risks are effectively resolved

Skills

IT Audit

IT Security

IT Infrastructure

Vendor management

Cloud security

IAM

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an IT Infrastructure Compliance Engineer for an On-site position with a Global Technology Solutions Provider located in Santa Clara, CA. This is a 12+ month contract to hire opportunity.

This role is for a strong infrastructure engineer who can evaluate the security, compliance, and operational resilience of interconnected systems linking internal operations to external partners. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding infrastructure, data integrity, and third‑party integrations across a complex, global technology ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute IT and security audits covering infrastructure, enterprise applications (including MES, PLM, and ERP/SAP), and supply chain B2B integrations
• Evaluate the IT risk and security posture of external partners, assessing compliance with security standards, data protection protocols, and intellectual property safeguards
• Serve as a primary on‑site IT point of contact for regional stakeholders, coordinating with remote and global IT teams across networking, storage, and application domains
• Manage urgent escalations with third‑party IT vendors on connectivity, servers, and production systems
• Audit network segmentation, access controls, APIs, and data transmission protocols supporting automated data exchange between internal systems and external facilities
• Evaluate IT environments against industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX) to ensure data privacy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of operational data and metrics flowing from partner systems into internal data warehouses, using data analytics tools to identify anomalies or control gaps
• Draft clear, actionable audit reports for leadership and track remediation efforts to ensure identified risks are effectively resolved

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Security, IT Infrastructure, or Technology Risk Management
• Strong hands‑on infrastructure expertise, including Windows/Unix server administration, virtualization, and enterprise storage systems
• Solid network audit expertise, including TCP/IP routing, firewall policy configuration, and core protocols (DNS, DHCP, HTTPS, SSH) to independently verify system security and compliance controls
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and identity and access management (IAM)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risk into terms both technical and non‑technical stakeholders can act on
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15‑20%) to support on‑site partner assessments as needed

Desired skills

• Experience in IT audit, security, or risk management within high‑tech or manufacturing environments
• Domain knowledge of automated manufacturing environments, supply chain logistics, and B2B integration technologies (e.g., EDI, APIs, SFTP)
• Familiarity with Shop Floor Control and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Professional certification such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Hands‑on experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, or Power BI) to automate audit testing
• Experience auditing intellectual property (IP) protection controls in a collaborative engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to drive and coordinate third‑party IT teams remotely

Pay range: up to $67.85 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website ; ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.