IT Systems Engineer III/IV

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company-match

4 weeks paid time off

12 company holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in the United States is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a robust enterprise infrastructure for unmanned aircraft systems. You will collaborate with engineering, IT, and program leads to deliver reliable, secure systems.

This role focuses on patching, monitoring, security initiatives, and resilience, including CMMC 2.0 alignment, disaster recovery planning, and high availability to support growth and cutting‑edge defense technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or five+ years of IT Systems Engineer experience.
• Five+ years of work experience as an IT Systems Engineer or related role with enterprise IT architecture exposure.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Experience with infrastructure tools, firewalls, routing, switching, wireless, and authentication.
• Familiarity with Python or PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, and related security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new infrastructure to accommodate growth and decommission end-of-life systems.
• Provide advanced Tier 3 support to the desktop team.
• Plan and implement new initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Maintain patching, monitoring, and end-to-end infrastructure health.
• Collaborate on security initiatives with IT Security Engineer to meet standards.
• Ensure monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting of applications and enterprise infrastructure for high availability and DR.

Skills

Firewalls

Routing & Switching

Wireless

Authentication

Windows Server

Linux

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Office 365

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 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 pathing 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

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field. Or five or more years' of work experience as a IT Systems Engineer or related position.
• Experience: five or more years' of work experience as a 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.
• U.S. Citizenship

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

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• 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.

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.