SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - CFT L1 - USSF 24/7 OPS

Mcsgtech; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support the US Space Force at Vandenberg SFB. This pivotal role involves managing IT infrastructure, ensuring system performance, and coordinating with various teams for operational efficiency. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT environments, particularly in enterprise engineering roles, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. Join a team that values empowerment and innovation, contributing to critical missions while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Enterprise Engineering or Architect role.
• Expertise in network architecture and systems monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure for US Space Force, ensuring system health and performance.
• Coordinate with teams for updates and documentation of infrastructure changes.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Data/Data warehouse

Web Applications

Information Protection

Disaster Recovery

Business Continuity

Network architecture (LAN, WAN, MPLS, VPN)

Microsoft products

Windows/Linux systems design

Infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, File/Print)

Virtualization (VMWare)

Analytic skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Network+ certification

GSEC certification

Security+ CE certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Vandenberg SFB - Lompoc, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Information Technology

Description

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

JOB SUMMARY: MCSG is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to provide support to the US Space Force by managing configuration, lifecycle maintenance, and inventory control of ATLAS-related IT infrastructure at Vandenberg SFB. This role ensures the health and performance of systems through documentation, monitoring, and coordination with platform and application teams. Responsibilities include implementing tech refreshes, maintaining operational dashboards, managing ADPE spares and replacements, supporting infrastructure components (e.g., firewalls, VMs, storage arrays), and ensuring accurate documentation and continuity planning. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (0800-1600) with occasional on-call support as needed.Location: This position is on-site at Vandenberg SFB, CA.

PRIMARY DUTIES: Responsible for coordinating platform, data, and application teams for updates to monitoring / operational dashboards as needed to support the team’s ability to efficiently run through troubleshooting procedures. This includes:

• Document infrastructure configurations and execute workflows to inform and track Tier 2 support regarding a failure mode or degradation of platform, network, or infrastructure services. Contact Tier 2 to identify the source of the failure.
• Develop and update the technology roadmap providing direction and definition of the IT infrastructure architecture to effectively and efficiently support the business strategy and mission critical functions.
• Coordinate with other teams on the implementation of their supporting devices, systems, and applications to ensure the infrastructure remains healthy.
• Document all changes to the environment, update associated diagrams, update associated accreditation documentation, and coordinate the associated integration of these technologies into continuity of operations plans. Monthly.
• Develop and maintain inventory management plans for disposition of end-of-life Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE).
• Provide support to all infrastructure items, including but not limited to firewalls, switches, Linux and Windows VMs, Cloud/Blade server configurations, Desktop Support Storage Arrays, Edge Devices, Last Mile connectivity to client’s environments, User Equipment and access points and manage external data feeds to client’s Space C2 environments.
• Recommend to application developers for modifications in support of added functionality, data/networks, and/or systems.
• Prepare and/or edit technical documents and workflow diagrams, as needed.
• Monitor system performance, gather metrics on infrastructure and platform issues for monthly system reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of experience working in an IT environment
• 5 years of experience in an Enterprise Engineering or Architect role monitoring network architecture and/or systems.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in several of the following methodologies, tools, or applications:
• Cloud Computing
• Data/Data warehouse
• Web Applications
• Information Protection
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Network architecture (LAN, WAN, MPLS, VPN, traffic encryption/inspection)
• Full suite of Microsoft products
• Windows/Linux hardened systems design and configurations
• Infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, File/Print, Storage)
• Virtualization (VMWare)
• Expert analytic, organization, presentation, customer service and facilitation skills.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of experience working in an IT environment
• 5 years of experience in an Enterprise Engineering or Architect role monitoring network architecture and/or systems.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or similar field. Preferred certifications include Network+, GSEC, or Security+ CE.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI clearance

Qualifications

ABOUT US: At MCSG Technologies, we believe the path to success begins by empowering our employees to do what is best for our customers. This helps create value for our customers and business partners through efficiencies and cost-effective relationships that are built on trust, while delivering on-time and within budget. Our company ethos is simple: Empowered to serve our customers, our communities, our colleagues. If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at www.mcsgtech.com or find us on Glassdoor.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more. Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.

COLORADO'S EQUAL PAY ACT: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The United States government may require that all employees, plus all contract employees performing services on behalf of the federal government, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with EO 14042, MCSG Technologies may require that all employees with MCSG Technologies be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.