HP Federal - Infrastructure Engineer

HP • Plainfield, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Senior Infrastructure Engineer position will plan, design, optimize, implement and maintain the computer infrastructure in a highly secure PC manufacturing environment. The role involves developing and managing infrastructure for end-to-end software installation processes, including tools and systems development, and providing support for related issues. The engineer will also be responsible for identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities, analyzing security incidents, and developing security solutions in compliance with NIST standards. This position requires strong data networking skills, experience with ISMS, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant IT field. The role also involves scripting, working with APIs, and potentially Infrastructure-as-Code. Prior experience in technical support, system/network infrastructure, and manufacturing environments is highly desired. Candidates must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Requirements

• Strong data networking hands involving design, setting up, maintain, and troubleshoot large network infrastructure
• Roles in design / enforce / review corporate level ISMS (information security management systems)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences or related IT fields.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT industry, working with Network, database (SQL2017 or newer) and OS (Windows Server 2019 or newer) technologies.
• MS Certifications on Windows
• Strong knowledge of PowerShell and working experience with Python, C++/C#
• Excellent software development experience in Windows and SQL environment
• Version control (Git – pull, commit, resolve basic conflicts)
• Script scheduling and orchestration (Task Scheduler, CI jobs)
• Working with REST APIs (auth basics, GET/POST, JSON responses)
• Secure coding practices for scripts (credentials, secrets handling)
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to lead and provide guidance to less-experienced staff members
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and FIPS Publications
• Proven excellent work experience as infrastructure or information security engineer.
• Experience in creating and maintaining infrastructure and security systems.
• Thorough understanding of the latest technologies, security principles, and protocols.
• Complete command on dealing with security systems, intrusion prevention/detection systems, firewalls, anti-virus software, log management, authentication systems, content filtering, etc.
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful scenarios.
• Ability to communicate and report infrastructure, security incidents and issues
• Knowledge of computer forensics tools, data loss prevention and disaster recovery methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastering in English.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Network and Security certifications such as CCNP Security ( Cisco Certified Network Professional Security ), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) is a plus but not required
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code exposure (Terraform, Ansible,...etc.)
• C# or Go for tooling/services (strong plus)
• Message queues or event‑driven systems
• Container platforms or orchestration frameworks
• Factory, manufacturing, or platform engineering environments (strong plus)
• Prior experience in a technical support center environment is highly desired with knowledge of basic principles of IT standards, ITIL incident and problem management
• Prior experience in system/network infrastructure and connectivity is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage infrastructure for end-to-end process in software installation, including tools and systems development
• Develop test plan for tools and systems used in Image Load process
• Provide support for issues related to software installation, hard drive duplication, connectivity and infrastructure.
• Provide solution within defined SLA and assist in issue resolution or escalation
• Define metrics to optimize results, and implement improvements as needed
• Identify, evaluate and resolve security system vulnerabilities, attacks, and threats
• Analyze security incidents and develop appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop, enhance and maintain security solutions in compliance with NIST.
• Ensure system maintenance and support processes are documented

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior