Senior IT Project Engineer

SEACORP•Middletown, RI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

SEACORP is hiring a Senior IT Project Engineer for a hands-on infrastructure engineering role supporting deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise IT systems. Working under the guidance of senior staff and IT leadership, the engineer will support infrastructure projects and develop the technical and project management skills needed to take on independent project ownership. Areas of focus include virtualization, enterprise storage, high availability, network security, remote access, and cloud identity services, using technologies such as VMware, SAN/NAS storage, failover and clustering solutions, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPN solutions, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID. The role also supports Extreme Networks switching and FortiNAC deployments. Cybersecurity and CMMC awareness are part of daily operations, while compliance is not the primary focus. The position is fully onsite in Middletown, Rhode Island, with no remote or hybrid work option. Travel is quarterly, approximately four times per year. A Secret clearance is listed. U.S. citizenship is required for employment. The work environment includes offices and computer laboratories, with extended computer use and infrequent lifting of less than 40 pounds. The successful candidate will have an associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, and at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive wages and a benefits program that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement matching, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least five years of experience in IT support, systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical role.
Foundational knowledge of Windows operating systems, servers, networking, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of virtualization, storage, networking, or systems administration.
Familiarity with troubleshooting methodologies, technical documentation, and change management.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with senior engineers and project stakeholders.
Willingness to learn new technologies and develop skills to assume greater technical responsibility.
U.S. citizenship, as a requirement of employment.
Secret clearance is listed for the position.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
Familiarity with SAN/NAS storage, high availability, failover, and clustering.
Exposure to Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPN solutions, and related network security technologies.
Experience with remote-access VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity environments.
Exposure to Extreme Networks switching platforms and configuration.
Exposure to FortiNAC or other network access control solutions.
Familiarity with VLANs, trunking, network segmentation, routing, DNS, DHCP, and authentication technologies.
Experience with backup and recovery solutions, PowerShell scripting, automation, or infrastructure monitoring.
General awareness of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and secure system configuration practices.
Relevant certifications, including CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft Azure, VMware, or applicable vendor certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting physical and virtual infrastructure.
Support VMware environments, including virtual machine provisioning, virtual networking, resource allocation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Assist with SAN/NAS storage configuration, connectivity, capacity monitoring, performance troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
Support high-availability environments, including failover technologies, clustering, redundancy, and recovery testing.
Assist with server installations, operating system deployments, firmware updates, patching, migrations, and hardware refreshes.
Participate in backup validation, disaster recovery exercises, system monitoring, and infrastructure performance reviews.
Maintain technical documentation covering infrastructure configurations, dependencies, and recovery procedures.
Assist with deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and related network security technologies.
Support end-user VPN solutions, including remote-access configuration, client connectivity, authentication, and troubleshooting.
Assist with firewall rule implementation, network connectivity testing, routing, and network segmentation in accordance with approved procedures.
Support network infrastructure changes and perform configuration backups, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation for network security devices.
Assist with deployment, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of Extreme Networks switches, including VLANs, trunking, port assignments, Layer 2 connectivity, and network segmentation.
Assist with FortiNAC deployment and configuration, endpoint identification, device profiling, network access policies, and switch integration.
Test network access controls and help resolve connectivity, authentication, and authorization issues.
Maintain network diagrams, switch configurations, port maps, and deployment documentation.
Assist with administration and troubleshooting of Microsoft Azure resources and Microsoft Entra ID, including identity and access management, Microsoft 365 integration, hybrid identity, multifactor authentication, and least-privilege controls.
Participate in planning, design, deployment, configuration, testing, and implementation of IT infrastructure projects.
Develop implementation procedures, technical documentation, task lists, and project status updates.
Coordinate technical activities with IT personnel, project managers, vendors, and customer representatives.
Perform post-implementation validation and help resolve issues identified during deployment.
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and potential schedule impacts and communicate them to project leadership.
Progressively assume responsibility for defined projects, including planning, execution, testing, documentation, and completion reporting, and work toward independently managing infrastructure deployments and upgrades.
Follow company security policies, access controls, configuration standards, and change management procedures; support secure configuration, patching, vulnerability remediation, and system maintenance.
Maintain awareness of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and customer security requirements, and follow procedures for systems that process, store, or transmit CUI.
Maintain accurate technical records and promptly report suspected security incidents, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized configuration changes through established channels, coordinating compliance activities with designated IT and cybersecurity personnel.

Benefits

Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
Vision benefits, including discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
Qualified 401(k) retirement savings account with employer matching contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
Employer-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance equal to annual salary.
Supplemental coverage for employees and qualified family members, plus supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Ten paid holidays per year, including two floating holidays.
Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.