IT Infrastructure Engineer

Description

• Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining Windows and Linux servers (on-prem and in cloud), including patching, hardening, performance tuning, and backups/recovery.
• Deploying and administering firewalls, VPNs, and security appliances (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Working with cross-functional and cybersecurity teams to implement best practices, deliver IT projects, and respond to incidents.
• Managing and supporting Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions for secure provisioning, policy enforcement, and lifecycle management across various platforms and vendors.
• Partnering with vendors and service providers on escalations, upgrades and managed services.
• Automating operational tasks using RMM and scripting (PowerShell, Python) to monitor systems and networks, streamline patching/maintenance, and accelerate incident response.
• Monitoring network performance and managing device lifecycle (firmware, patches) to ensure high availability.
• Developing and maintaining documentation, diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for IT and support teams.
• Designing, configuring, and implementing SD-WAN and SASE solutions (CATO and similar) across sites.
• Defining and enforcing Zero Trust/SASE controls and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated track record managing backup and disaster recovery for server environments.
• Bring prior OT/IT Integration experience.
• Owning core Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID services (MFA, Conditional Access), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy in a hybrid on-prem/cloud environment.
• Have Fortinet NSE certifications (NSE4/NSE5 or higher).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python) and use of RMM/monitoring tools.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry 20 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• 7+ years of experience as a Systems/Network Engineer with hands-on Windows and Linux server administration.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time (local/regional).
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, and VPN technologies (IPSec/SSL).
• Experience with SD-WAN/SASE design and Fortinet firewall administration.
• Proven experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V), storage, backups, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Strong experience in systems administration: OS upgrades, patch management, scripting for server / cloud automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, project delivery, and communication skills.
• Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID experience (MFA, Conditional Access).

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• Cool Open-Office Concept
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Hybrid Work Schedule. 3-4 days/week in Houston Office!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance