Infrastructure Systems Engineer
Employment : Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire)
Workplace Environment : Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Location : Redondo Beach, CA
Industry : Aerospace & Defense
Compensation : $57$67 / hr (equivalent to $120k$140k DOE)
SUMMARY :
We have Aerospace client (200300 FTE) who is seeking an Infrastructure Systems Engineer to support critical systems operations, server administration, virtualization, and light networking in a fast-paced, CMMC driven environment. This is a hands-on role focused on execution, automation, and supporting ongoing compliance and infrastructure initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Support daily system administration across Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu) environments
- Provision, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi VMs and hosts
- Perform server patching, updates, imaging, and lifecycle management
- Script and automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Deploy, configure, and update applications and system tools
- Manage identity, access, and systems configuration using Active Directory and Group Policy
- Troubleshoot OS-level, network-level, and infrastructure-related issues
- Assist with Cisco and Meraki networking operations (switching, VLANs, basic routing)
- Support AWS GovCloud and Azure Government Cloud workloads as needed
- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity across the environment
- Maintain documentation for configurations, runbooks, and standard procedures
- Support CMMC-driven projects, remediation tasks, and audit readiness
- Collaborate closely with Systems, Security, and Network Engineers
- Act as onsite boots on the ground resource 3 days per week (hybrid)
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :
57+ years of IT experience; 34+ years in Systems Engineering or Systems AdministrationStrong background in system / server engineering, including multiple years of experience configuring, administering, and maintaining Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and VMware virtual serversHands-on experience with scripting / automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)Working knowledge of Cisco / Meraki networking technologiesExperience deploying applications, updates, and server configurationAbility to troubleshoot servers, endpoints, connectivity, and infrastructure componentsStrong documentation skills and ability to follow structured proceduresU.S. Citizen or Green Card (due CMMC compliance requirements)BONUS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :
AWS GovCloud or Azure Gov Cloud experienceFamiliarity with security or compliance environments (CMMC is a plus)Exposure to CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR / EAR, or defense-sector environmentsLinux certifications or VMware certificationsExperience working in fast-paced startups or regulated industriesExperience with endpoint management tools (Intune, JAMF, SCCM, etc.)