On-Site IT Infrastructure & Compliance Engineer – Santa Clara

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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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, 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.