Location: Fort Worth,Texas
Expected Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000
The Opportunity This is a high-impact role for a versatile infrastructure and security engineer who thrives in a lean, hands-on environment. You will be a core contributor to a major cybersecurity modernization initiative - including Zero Trust architecture adoption, MFA rollout, endpoint security, and policy implementation - while supporting day-to-day networking, systems, and infrastructure operations across two manufacturing sites.
The team operates with an innovation mindset. Engineers participate in dedicated research time to explore new technologies, evaluate solutions, and propose improvements. Leadership is looking for someone who brings ideas, follows through on implementations, and can operate independently without heavy oversight.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and execute cybersecurity modernization projects including Zero Trust architecture, MFA implementation, password policy enforcement, and endpoint security improvements
- Implement and manage network security tooling including token-based authentication, network scanning, and cybersecurity policy rollout per organizational directives
- Manage and support core infrastructure: Microsoft Hyper-V, VEEAM backup and recovery, SentinelOne EDR, and Windows server environments
- Support and expand site-to-site VPN connectivity, including an active build-out between California and Georgia manufacturing locations
- Administer network hardware including Netgear switches, firewalls, and routers across approximately 225 endpoints
- Research, evaluate, and recommend technology solutions - including a potential migration from an on-premises help desk to a cloud-based platform
- Provide infrastructure support coverage and contribute across networking, systems, and security as priorities shift
- Travel quarterly to support site expansion; increased Georgia visits anticipated July-September
Major Initiative: Cybersecurity Modernization The organization's parent company has issued a comprehensive cybersecurity policy requiring significant technical implementation. You will take ownership of translating this policy into action, including:
- Zero Trust architecture planning and phased deployment
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) rollout across users and systems
- Password complexity and credential hygiene enforcement
- Endpoint security platform management and modernization
- Network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and remediation
- Token-based authentication implementation
- Security policy documentation with a focus on minimizing user disruption
Leadership understands this is an evolving space and wants someone willing to explore, test, and learn through implementation - not just execute a defined playbook.
Required Qualifications - 3-7 years in a generalist infrastructure, networking, or systems engineering role
- Hands-on experience with networking fundamentals: firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs, and VPNs
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity tools and concepts: endpoint protection, MFA, Zero Trust principles, network scanning
- Experience with Windows server administration and virtualization (Hyper-V strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery platforms (VEEAM experience a significant plus)
- Exposure to Linux server environments (preferred, not required)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently: research solutions, test implementations, and present recommendations
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Ideal Candidate Background This role is best suited for a "Swiss Army knife" engineer - someone who has worn many hats and is comfortable moving between networking, security, and systems responsibilities. Ideal backgrounds include:
- Smaller or mid-size companies with lean IT teams
- Manufacturing, nonprofit, or startup environments
- Roles where one person owned networking, systems, and security together
This is not the right fit for candidates from large enterprise IT organizations with highly specialized, siloed engineering functions. The environment demands adaptability, curiosity, and a genuine appetite for ownership.
What We're Looking For - Self-motivated and research-oriented - you find answers before asking
- Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to test new technologies
- Hands-on and implementation-focused - you see projects through to completion
- A team player who contributes across multiple areas without needing a defined lane
- Someone who brings ideas to the table and follows through on them
- A curious learner who stays current with evolving security and infrastructure trends
