Salary: $75,000-$90,000 (dependent upon qualifications)

At Summit 7, we rise above the ordinary. Our mission extends beyond day‑to‑day operations-we protect the U.S. defense industrial base from cyber threats, cultivate thought leadership, and create meaningful growth opportunities. Every team member, from support staff to engineers, plays a critical role in that mission.

We also recognize that life exists beyond work. That's why we invest in benefits that matter:

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage (BCBS/Ameritas)
• Premium vision benefits (VSP)
• 401k with company match
• 10 vacation days + 7 sick days
• Certification‑based bonuses and salary growth opportunities

 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Lead) – Hardware to design, implement, and maintain the physical hardware and endpoints that power our secure, high‑performance environments. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our on‑premises and hybrid hardware platforms. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, provide deep technical expertise, and guide best practices in hardware lifecycle management and infrastructure operations.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain endpoints, storage, and network hardware across multiple clients.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle management, including improving, maintaining, and expanding the asset management system, as well as managing upgrades, patching, and end‑of‑life transitions.
• Ensure high availability and optimal performance of physical infrastructure through proactive monitoring, testing, and tuning.
• Develop, document, and enforce hardware standards and governance processes.
• Integrate hardware platforms with virtualization, backup, and monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware‑related issues, including performance bottlenecks and system failures.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering staff and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead and coordinate infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery.
• Supervise and guide the Infrastructure Hardware team, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of configured and repaired hardware and assets.

 

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure or hardware engineering (preferably within a Managed Service Provider environment).
• Security+ certification (required).
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture, server components, storage systems, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with hardware diagnostics, performance tuning, and system integration.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Familiarity with cloud‑connected or hybrid hardware environments.
• Knowledge of NIST 800‑171 and/or NIST 800‑53.
• Microsoft certifications or equivalent infrastructure‑related credentials.
• Experience supporting secure or compliance‑driven environments (e.g., GCC High).

Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR § 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees.

Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.