Systems Engineer, Infrastructure
About The Position
Veilant is seeking a Systems Engineer to build, deploy, secure, and maintain mission-focused infrastructure across Linux, networking, virtualization, cloud, security, and automation environments. The role focuses primarily on Linux administration and common network troubleshooting, with support for physical, virtualized, and cloud infrastructure in collaboration with experienced engineers. The engineer should be technically curious, exercise sound judgment, follow through on work, investigate common issues, and know when to bring in additional expertise. The position involves deploying and administering primarily Debian and Ubuntu Linux systems according to established standards and peer review, while also helping support a smaller Windows footprint. The engineer will work alongside virtualization engineers to support VMware environments, assist with cloud infrastructure, investigate connectivity issues with Network Engineering, and support secure connectivity changes and investigations with Network Engineering and Security Operations. The role also partners with DevOps and other specialists to harden systems, automate repetitive work, improve monitoring, and create useful technical documentation. During the first six months, the successful candidate is expected to learn the environment, own routine work on assigned systems, and contribute to complex changes with support. They should be able to deploy hardened Linux systems using established security and operational standards, explain system dependencies and risks, contribute to cross-domain investigations, identify improvements, assist with automation and monitoring, and produce documentation other engineers can use. Veilant describes its work environment as collaborative, technically challenging, and supportive of work-life balance, with flexible remote work options. A technical 24x7 Network and Security Operations Center monitors the environment, helping reduce constant on-call pressure. Employees may choose a MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop. The company also mentions social activities such as board games and Xbox gaming.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance required.
- At least 5 years of relevant systems or infrastructure engineering experience, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Strong Linux administration skills, including command-line troubleshooting.
- Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, IP addressing, and common connectivity troubleshooting.
- Ability to investigate common systems issues, narrow down likely causes, and recognize when to involve another engineer.
- Ability to manage assigned work, follow through on commitments, and keep teammates informed.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including practical technical documentation.
- Collaborative approach to working with other experienced engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Top Secret clearance is preferred.
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or hybrid cloud environments.
- Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, or similar automation tools.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or related container technologies.
- Experience with VMware ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, or vSAN.
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Fortinet equipment.
- Knowledge of routing concepts such as OSPF, VRF, or MPLS.
- Experience with secure connectivity such as IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, TLS, or MACsec.
- Exposure to secure, classified, or mission-focused environments.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and administer Linux systems, primarily Debian and Ubuntu, using established standards and peer review for production deployments.
- Help support a smaller Windows footprint.
- Support VMware environments alongside virtualization engineers.
- Support cloud infrastructure and services alongside relevant engineers.
- Investigate common connectivity issues and assist Network Engineering with switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Assist Network Engineering and Security Operations with secure connectivity changes and investigations.
- Partner with DevOps, Network Engineering, and Security Operations to harden systems, automate repetitive work, and improve monitoring.
- Create diagrams, build notes, troubleshooting guides, and system documentation.
- Communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly.
- Own routine work on assigned systems and contribute to complex changes with support from experienced engineers.
- Contribute to investigations spanning systems, networking, virtualization, cloud, or security, bringing in relevant engineers as needed.
- Identify practical opportunities to simplify infrastructure, improve reliability, or strengthen security.
- Partner with DevOps to automate selected manual or repetitive tasks.
- Contribute to monitoring and alerting improvements.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO and holidays.
- 401(k) match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
- Medical insurance with HSA and PPO plans available.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Professional coaching services.
- Choice of work technology, including MacBook, Windows, or Linux.
- Free daily snacks and nitro cold brew.
- Flexible remote work options.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
