Systems Technology Forum, Ltd. (STF) · 2 months ago
Mission Platform Infrastructure Engineer
San Diego, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSystems Technology Forum, Ltd. (STF) is an established industry partner committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering and technical support services. The Mission Platform Infrastructure Engineer leads the design and implementation of critical infrastructure systems while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with security and operational requirements.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyIT Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of infrastructure systems—including virtualized servers, storage/SAN/VSAN, backup/recovery, and hybrid-cloud platforms—and support system capacity forecasting and performance optimization
Select, integrate, and manage infrastructure hardware, software, and tools; perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and lifecycle upgrades
Develop and implement automation, orchestration, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and configuration management strategies to improve the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of infrastructure
Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and operational requirements; incorporate DoD and enterprise hardening standards, RMF controls, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations planning
Provide leadership and technical guidance to junior engineers, coordinate cross-functional teams (network, cyber, storage, applications), and serve as an escalation point for complex issues
Drive infrastructure modernization efforts, evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., software-defined infrastructure, hybrid cloud, container hosting), and propose solutions aligned with business/mission objectives
Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and training materials
Monitor system health and reliability, respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
Participate in budgeting, procurement planning, vendor management, and evaluation of lifecycle costs for infrastructure components
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Demonstrated expertise in VMware NSX-T, vSAN, and infrastructure-automation technologies
Knowledge of DoD RMF and system hardening
5 + years in data center or virtualization engineering
Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team; ready for occasional travel or onsite support as required
Proven problem-solving abilities with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills: able to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Security Clearance Required
Secret (eligible for TS/SCI)
Benefits
Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
Direct Deposit
Health and Welfare Medical
Holiday Leave
Industry Competitive Salaries
Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
Performance / Award Bonuses
Professional Development Coursework
Technical Training
Tuition Assistance Program
TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer
Company
Systems Technology Forum, Ltd. (STF)
Systems Technology Forum, Ltd.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Toth
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Jason Jones
Partner | Executive Director, Technology & Business
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