Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Moonshot; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonshot is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, optimize, and support enterprise infrastructure as the organization scales. The role adds engineering capacity across systems and networks, enabling rapid facility deployments and reliable operations.

You will lead infrastructure projects from design through implementation and stabilization, while also providing hands-on support to strengthen security, reliability, and documentation across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or equivalent preferred.
• CompTIA A+ / Network+ or equivalent preferred.
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.
• Firewall or vendor certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define infrastructure requirements for new initiatives and facility rollouts.
• Lead network and IT infrastructure projects from planning to implementation and transition to support.
• Build and deploy infrastructure for new facilities including systems, network, connectivity, and core IT services.
• Provide post-implementation support, documentation, and continuous improvement after deployment.
• Design, implement, and maintain Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and Hyper-V environments for reliability and performance.
• Monitor health, troubleshoot, and plan lifecycle for servers and core platforms.
• Support SQL environments and develop automation/scripts (PowerShell preferred).

Skills

Infrastructure design

Windows Server

Hyper-V

PowerShell

SQL scripting

Networking basics

Security fundamentals

VLAN

VPN

Backup & DR

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or CS

CompTIA A+ / Network+

Microsoft certifications

Firewall certifications

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

PowerShell ISE

Firewall management tools

VPN solutions

Backup software

Job description

Department: IT
Reports To: Director of Digital Transformation & Cyber Security

Overview

Moonshot is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, optimize , and support enterprise infrastructure as the organization scales. This role adds engineering capacity to the existing Systems Administrator and Network Administrator functions, providing broad coverage across systems and network infrastructure rather than specializing in a single technical vertical.

The role is primarily project- and engineering-focused: defining infrastructure requirements for new initiatives, leading infrastructure projects, and driving facility deployments from design through implementation and stabilization. The Infrastructure Engineer will also provide hands‑on operational support when needed and help strengthen infrastructure reliability, security, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Architecture, Projects & Facility Deployment

• Define and design infrastructure requirements and technical approaches for new initiatives, facility rollouts, and infrastructure expansion projects.
• Lead network and IT infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation, validation, and transition to ongoing support.
• Build and deploy infrastructure for new facilities, including the systems, network, connectivity, and core IT services required to support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Provide post-implementation support, stabilization, documentation, and continuous improvement after new infrastructure is placed into service.
• Take initiative and lead project work across the department, coordinating technical execution with team members and stakeholders without direct-report authority.
• Design, implement, and maintain Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and virtualization (Hyper-V) environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Manage enterprise backup systems, disaster recovery validation, patching, and system hardening initiatives.
• Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot performance issues, and execute lifecycle planning for servers and core platforms.
• Support SQL environments and develop automation/scripts (PowerShell preferred) to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain and optimize firewalls, VPNs, switching, segmentation, and secure remote access infrastructure.
• Lead network expansions, facility buildouts, and production floor connectivity improvements.
• Perform advanced network troubleshooting and root cause analysis to prevent recurring outages.
• Ensure secure and resilient connectivity across corporate, engineering, and manufacturing environments.

Operational Support & Team Coverage

• Serve as a flexible technical resource and backup across both systems and network administration functions to help address workload constraints and maintain team coverage.
• Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support and hands‑on day-to-day infrastructure support when needed, while keeping project delivery and engineering work as the primary focus.
• Support hardware deployment, lifecycle activities, documentation, standards, and repeatable operational procedures as team needs require.

Security & Operational Resilience

• Implement and enforce access controls, endpoint protections, and network security standards.
• Support vulnerability management, incident response, and remediation efforts.
• Execute identity and access management practices aligned with least privilege principles.
• Assist in disaster recovery testing and continuous security posture improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on infrastructure engineering, systems administration, network administration, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, expanding, and supporting systems and network infrastructure for new facilities, initiatives, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong cross‑functional knowledge of systems and networking, with hands‑on experience in Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Hyper-V, VPNs, firewalls, switching, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Ability to remain hands‑on with implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support, while also leading projects and influencing technical execution without direct management responsibility.
• Working knowledge of SQL and scripting, with PowerShell strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, access controls, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting CAD environments, including SolidWorks 3D, SolidWorks Electrical, and PDM, strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.
• Firewall or network vendor certifications are a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Infrastructure projects and facility deployments are delivered with clear technical ownership, strong execution, and effective transition into ongoing operations.
• The Systems Administrator and Network Administrator have reliable engineering backup and improved capacity for high-priority work.
• Stable, secure, scalable, and well-documented infrastructure across corporate, engineering, and manufacturing environments.
• Proactive identification of infrastructure risks and continuous improvement after implementation.

Why Moonshot?

Operational Impact: Your work directly enables engineering productivity, manufacturing uptime, and secure business operations. The infrastructure you build and maintain is mission‑critical to company performance.

High-Growth Environment: Be part of a fast-scaling AI and advanced infrastructure company where systems are evolving rapidly and technical leadership matters.

Technical Exposure: Work hands‑on with enterprise‑grade systems, advanced network architecture, virtualization platforms, and high‑performance server environments that power real‑world production.

Ownership & Accountability Culture: Join a team that values execution, high standards, and continuous improvement. You will have meaningful technical influence and direct responsibility for infrastructure outcomes.