Infrastructure Engineer (Lead)

Summit 7 Systems

3d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Summit 7, we rise above the ordinary. Our mission extends beyond day‑to‑day operations-we protect the U.S. defense industrial base from cyber threats, cultivate thought leadership, and create meaningful growth opportunities. Every team member, from support staff to engineers, plays a critical role in that mission. We also recognize that life exists beyond work. That's why we invest in benefits that matter: Comprehensive health and dental coverage (BCBS/Ameritas) Premium vision benefits (VSP) 401k with company match 10 vacation days + 7 sick days Certification‑based bonuses and salary growth opportunities Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Lead) - Hardware to design, implement, and maintain the physical hardware and endpoints that power our secure, high‑performance environments. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our on‑premises and hybrid hardware platforms. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, provide deep technical expertise, and guide best practices in hardware lifecycle management and infrastructure operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in infrastructure or hardware engineering (preferably within a Managed Service Provider environment).
Security+ certification (required).
Strong understanding of hardware architecture, server components, storage systems, and networking fundamentals.
Experience with hardware diagnostics, performance tuning, and system integration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
Familiarity with cloud‑connected or hybrid hardware environments.
Knowledge of NIST 800‑171 and/or NIST 800‑53.
Microsoft certifications or equivalent infrastructure‑related credentials.
Experience supporting secure or compliance‑driven environments (e.g., GCC High).

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain endpoints, storage, and network hardware across multiple clients.
Oversee hardware lifecycle management, including improving, maintaining, and expanding the asset management system, as well as managing upgrades, patching, and end‑of‑life transitions.
Ensure high availability and optimal performance of physical infrastructure through proactive monitoring, testing, and tuning.
Develop, document, and enforce hardware standards and governance processes.
Integrate hardware platforms with virtualization, backup, and monitoring systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware‑related issues, including performance bottlenecks and system failures.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering staff and cross‑functional teams.
Lead and coordinate infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery.
Supervise and guide the Infrastructure Hardware team, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of configured and repaired hardware and assets.