PGTEK · 19 hours ago
Infrastructure Engineer (Windows/Linux/VMware skills) - Secret clearance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yrPGTEK is a consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives. They are seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer with a Secret clearance to support and maintain the ServiceNow platform and its underlying infrastructure in a disconnected environment, focusing on designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining secure infrastructure.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vCenter, ESXi hosts, virtual machines, templates, and resource pools
Administer Windows Server and RHEL environments, including Active Directory and identity services
Create and maintain OVAs, golden images, and VM templates for consistent deployments
Automate provisioning and maintenance using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools
Apply security hardening and compliance standards (CIS, NIST, STIGs)
Support offline patching, updates, and secure change management in air-gapped environments
Ensure scalability, availability, and operational continuity
Provide infrastructure-level support for a disconnected ServiceNow deployment
Assist with application deployments, configuration, and troubleshooting
Manage storage, basic networking, and backup/restore processes (e.g., Cohesity or similar)
Provide light support for related systems such as MS SQL tools (WSUS, Volume Activation)
Perform basic MariaDB/MySQL administration including configuration, backups, monitoring, and minor tuning
Assist with availability and recovery activities as needed
Partner with Architecture, DevOps, Security, and application teams to deliver compliant solutions
Produce and maintain infrastructure diagrams, build guides, deployment procedures, and compliance documentation
Contribute to incident response and root-cause analysis in secure environments
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role
Strong hands-on expertise with VMware (vCenter, ESXi, templates, OVAs, cloning, deployment)
Solid Windows Server and RHEL/Linux administration skills, including Active Directory
Experience building and deploying virtual images and application servers
Scripting/automation proficiency (PowerShell, Bash; Python a plus)
Knowledge of security hardening and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, STIGs)
Experience operating in air-gapped or disconnected environments
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams in high-security settings
Preferred
Basic MariaDB/MySQL administration
Familiarity with enterprise backup and disaster recovery tools (e.g., Cohesity)
Exposure to ServiceNow infrastructure requirements
Basic MS SQL support experience
Knowledge of additional virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, KVM) or hybrid/cloud concepts
Certifications such as VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, Microsoft Windows Server, Security+, or equivalent
Experience supporting secure government or large enterprise environments
Benefits
Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Vision plan
Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term disability
Critical Illness insurance
Matching 401(k) plan
Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Company
PGTEK
Our firm provides global IT infrastructure professional services to industry-leading OEM, infrastructure software, and significant private and public sector organizations.
Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Podmilsak
CEO and Owner
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