Jr Infrastructure Engineer
Zigabyte Corporation
- Location
- Hybrid (Fort Meade, Maryland)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Zigabyte Corporation is seeking a Junior IT Infrastructure Engineer to assist with the installation, configuration, and monitoring of physical and virtual servers, supporting day-to-day IT infrastructure operations. This role involves maintaining system documentation and collaborating with security and network teams to implement enterprise solutions.
Skills
Full job details
Job Title:
IT Infrastructure Engineer – Junior
Job Summary:
This position may support on-site or, hybrid operations depending on contract requirements. Occasional after-hours support may be required during maintenance windows, outages, or infrastructure deployments.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of physical and virtual servers.
- Support day-to-day IT infrastructure operations including system health checks, patching, and performance monitoring.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Support Active Directory administration, account management, and group policy implementation.
- Assist with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data protection and system resiliency.
- Monitor infrastructure alerts and respond to operational incidents and service requests.
- Support virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable platforms.
- Assist with cloud infrastructure administration in environments such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Maintain infrastructure documentation, system inventories, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives by implementing approved security controls and remediation activities.
- Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, and application teams to support integrated enterprise solutions.
- Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh projects.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Comptia Security Plus or 8570 equivalent
- Secret Clearance
- Basic understanding of Windows and/or Linux server administration.
- Familiarity with networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 administration
- Understanding of virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Knowledgeable of SIPR and NIPR networks
- Previous military experience
- Familiar with secure areas like SCIFs
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 0–3 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure or enterprise systems.
Job Stipulations:
Able to dedicate 8 hours between 0700 and 1600 EST.
Obtain and keep a secret level clearance
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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