Sparton · 1 day ago
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Baltimore County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expSparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys for undersea warfare. The Lead Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s on-premises and cloud infrastructure, providing hands-on technical leadership and ensuring operational excellence.
Hardware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical owner for enterprise server and infrastructure platforms
Lead infrastructure implementation efforts across on-premises and cloud environments
Act as the highest-level escalation point for complex infrastructure issues
Provide technical direction and guidance to Systems Administrators without direct people management
Translate business and security requirements into practical infrastructure solutions
Own the lifecycle management of Windows and Linux Server environments (physical and virtual)
Lead server build standards, configuration baselines, and hardening practices inline with InfoSec policies
Oversee patching strategies, vulnerability remediation, and system reliability
Manage virtualization platforms (Hyper-V) including capacity planning and performance optimization
Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions are properly designed, tested, and maintained
Own Azure infrastructure operations including virtual machines, storage, governance, and automation
Define Azure standards for resource organization, tagging, cost management, and lifecycle management
Lead cloud modernization initiatives and hybrid infrastructure integration
Develop and maintain automation scripts and runbooks to improve reliability and efficiency
Partner with InfoSec team on cloud connectivity and security posture
Lead day-to-day infrastructure operations and ticket workflows
Ensure consistent execution of infrastructure processes and adherence to SLAs
Define and maintain operational runbooks, SOPs, and documentation
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for infrastructure incidents
Guide change management execution for infrastructure changes and projects
Serve as the technical lead for infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and platform improvements
Coordinate technical execution across Systems Administrators and cross-functional teams
Identify opportunities to improve stability, scalability, automation, and standardization
Balance operational stability with modernization and improvement initiatives
Partner with the Sr. Network & Security Engineer on infrastructure-related networking and firewall initiatives
Collaborate with the InfoSec team to align infrastructure with security and compliance requirements
Ensure infrastructure designs and configurations support regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC, ISO)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field – or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience in Windows System administration or infrastructure engineering roles
3+ years of experience in Network Engineering (Cisco)
Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and endpoint management platforms
Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools
Experience with monitoring and management platforms (e.g., ManageEngine, SolarWinds)
Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, or ISO 27001
Exposure to cloud cost optimization and governance practices
Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization platforms
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid environments
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
Experience managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
U.S. Citizenship is required
Benefits
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position: + 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off + 5/8s + 4/10s + 3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
Company
Sparton
Sparton provides electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-23Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tracy Howard
President and CEO
Dave Powell
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Engineer
Recent News
2025-08-19
2024-02-28
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