IT Systems Engineer III/IV

Zone 5 Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

401k with match

Paid time off 4 weeks

12 company holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our robust infrastructure supporting UAS initiatives.

You will work with IT security, program leads, and desktop teams to ensure high availability, patching, monitoring, and compliance with CMMC 2.0. A Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience is required, with AWS/Azure, Windows/Linux proficiency, and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of IT Systems Engineer experience with enterprise IT architecture.
• Proficiency across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS environments.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, VPNs, and routing/switching.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Office 365.
• Knowledge of CMMC 2.0, DFARS 252.204-712, NIST 800-171 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new infrastructure to support growth and new requirements.
• Provide advanced Tier 3 support to the desktop team.
• Plan and execute projects as directed by leadership.
• Maintain patching, monitoring, and performance of enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with IT Security and engineers to enforce security standards.
• Ensure high availability and DR/COOP readiness across systems.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Windows

Linux

VLANs

VPNs

Firewalls

AWS

Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience

Job description

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.

We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to maintain and improve systems infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of systems engineering with increasing responsibilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with various engineering, IT, and program leads to implement and maintain a robust systems infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and Implement New Infrastructure: Build out new infrastructure as required to accommodate growth and new requirements and decommission end of life systems.
• Support Desktop Team: Provide advanced Tier 3 trouble shooting and support to desktop team.
• Project Planning: Plan and implement new efforts set forth by leadership.
• Updates and Patching: Maintain patting and monitoring of infrastructure.
• Security Initiatives: Work with IT Security Engineer to monitor and implement strict security standards.
• Monitoring, Testing and Troubleshooting: Enforce strategies for monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting application performance, enterprise infrastructure, security, backup, COOP/DR, and high availability.
• Enforce CMMC 2.0 Regulations: Work closely with CMMC Security Analyst and IT Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain systems to CMMC 2.0 standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (doesn’thave to exactly follow below bullets, but provided as a guide)

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field. Or five or more years’ of work experience as an IT Systems Engineer or related position.
• Experience: Five or more years’ of work experience as an IT Systems Engineer or related position, with a solid understanding of enterprise IT architecture.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in a broad range of infrastructure tools and technologies, including firewalls, routing, switching, wireless, and authentication. Also server operating systems including Windows and Linux. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• OS Platforms: Proficient in Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, and Office 365.
• Networking and Infrastructure: Proficient in vlans, VPN technologies, Firewalls, and networking best practices in a DOW environment.
• Security Frameworks: Familiarity with CMMC 2.0 and DFARS 252.204-712 and NIST 800-171. ISO 27001, and ITAR beneficial.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA or other industry certifications.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a government regulated industry or similar high security industry.

Pay range for this role

$115,000 - $176,000 USD

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• 12 annual company holidays

Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify:https://www.e-verify.gov .

As set forth in Zone 5 Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.