Systems Engineer

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us! Job Summary: The Systems Engineer is responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated systems across heterogeneous environments to meet organizational and program objectives. A primary focus of this role is advanced virtualization engineering and management, leveraging VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) to enable scalable, resilient, and secure mission systems and infrastructure. The Systems Engineer drives the system lifecycle end-to-end—from concept development and requirements capture, through integration, verification, operational deployment and eventual system retirement. As a central interface among management, customers, suppliers, and specialized teams, the Systems Engineer ensures diverse requirements and constraints are understood and met. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to incorporate emerging technologies, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize system performance in alignment with business and mission goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in systems engineering, including hands-on experience with enterprise virtualization technologies
Active DoD Secret; Top Secret is preferred
Proven expertise designing, deploying, and managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) in enterprise or DoD settings
Proficiency with VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and modern virtualization environments
Experience integrating and automating virtualization platforms using tools such as Ansible, PowerCLI, or similar
Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, system design, and architecture
Fluency with Windows, Linux/Unix, and embedded operating systems in virtualized and non-virtualized contexts
Experience ensuring compliance with DoD/industry security and data protection protocols
Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex, mission-critical infrastructure
Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects to deadline

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting radar, mission, or classified systems (e.g., AN/FPS-85)
Knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipeline management, and ITIL frameworks
Familiarity with DoD system accreditation and compliance processes (STIG, RMF, ATO)
Relevant certifications, such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV, VCF Specialist, or DEM Specialist), CompTIA Security+, CCNA, MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerCLI, Python, Bash)

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and administer secure, scalable, and highly available virtualization solutions using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, vSAN, and vSphere
Implement, configure, and manage VMware Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) to support efficient user profile, environment personalization, and policy management for mission-critical and classified environments
Design and implement automated system build, configuration, and compliance workflows for virtualization platforms
Provide strategic input on adopting, integrating, and optimizing virtualization and SDDC (Software-Defined Data Center) technologies to advance mission capability, system resilience, and security
Develop and implement robust system architectures that meet stringent performance, reliability, scalability, and security requirements
Capture and manage requirements; develop use cases, workflows (OPSCON/CONOPS), and validation plans from concept through deployment
Evaluate new technologies for integration with mission systems, especially those improving virtualization, automation, and security posture
Ensure designs and implementations align with DoD, industry, and program-specific best practices and compliance standards
Conduct ongoing health checks, upgrades, and patch management for virtualization and mission systems to ensure operational readiness
Analyze and optimize system and virtual infrastructure performance; proactively address bottlenecks and risks
Develop, implement, and continually refine testing and validation protocols covering both functional and security requirements
Identify, diagnose, and quickly resolve technical issues affecting virtual and physical infrastructure, minimizing operational impact
Provide advanced problem resolution for VMware solutions (VCF, DEM, vSphere, NSX, vSAN) in cross-platform environments
Log, document, and analyze incidents to support root cause analysis and preventive action planning
Lead and coordinate system integration and virtualization projects, balancing performance, cost, schedule, risk, and security to deliver successful solutions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure requirements are accurately captured and implemented across the system lifecycle
Advise program stakeholders on technical trade-offs and best practices for platform scalability, security, and interoperability
Prioritize and track enhancements, change requests, and deployments to synchronize with organizational objectives
Create, update, and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, user guides, and change logs
Ensure all solutions and processes adhere to security, data protection, and regulatory requirements (such as DoD STIGs, RMF, ACAS guidelines)
Maintain awareness of evolving virtualization, security, and DevOps technologies/trends and incorporate as appropriate

Benefits

Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees. 
Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid monthly Medical and Dental premiums for you AND your family. 
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors 
Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation – and we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.
Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care) 
Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them! 
Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program! 
Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity’s success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan.

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