IT Infrastructure Engineer

Description

• May occasionally work in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels and hazardous Chemicals.
• Maintain detailed records of system configurations, changes, and infrastructure documentation.
• May work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain physical and virtualized server environments (Windows, Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox).
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues, performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Evaluate, select, and negotiate with vendors for hardware, software, and service acquisitions.
• Ensure all technology purchases meet lifecycle management, compliance, and security requirements.
• Manage identities and access through Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and participate in incident response efforts.
• May work outdoors on uneven surfaces.
• Configure and maintain enterprise network equipment, including firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve security controls aligned with CIS and NIST frameworks.
• Manage endpoint and network security, ensuring protection against evolving threats.
• Oversee software licensing renewals, enterprise agreements, and support contracts.
• Oversee backups, patch management, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and endpoint management to ensure uptime and resilience.
• Maintain documentation to support internal audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments.
• Monitor network and system performance; proactively address performance bottlenecks and potential risks.
• Design, manage, and optimize LAN/WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN deployments.
• Support the creation and enforcement of IT standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure organizational resilience.
• Collaborate with leadership to align technology procurements with budgets and business priorities.
• Implement network segmentation and firewall policies aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Requirements

• Works in the Santa Fe Springs office 95% of the time.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox) and Windows/Linux server environments.
• 5+ years of systems and network administration experience
• Proven experience in infrastructure, systems, or network engineering within enterprise environments.
• Firsthand experience managing identity, access, and directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID).
• BS degree in Computer Science or a computer related field from an accredited college or university is desired, but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• VMware Certification, CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft 365 Certifications, Palo Alto Network Security Professional, and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer certifications are desired, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement long-term solutions.
• In-depth understanding of LAN/WAN architecture, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls.
• May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST).

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
• Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
• Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s).
• Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Salary $112,000-$145,000/ year
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. CSI reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.
• Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance