Senior IT Systems and Infrastructure Engineer

Forterra

. Run and evolve Proxmox VE clusters and NetApp storage, including capacity, performance, upgrades, and lifecycle .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and evolving Proxmox VE clusters, Azure Government, and Active Directory, while ensuring compliance and security across Windows and Linux systems. Capable of designing and deploying enterprise-scale infrastructure and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Proxmox VE AdministrationAzure Government ExperienceWindows Server AdministrationLinux Administration (Ubuntu/Debian)Ansible Configuration-as-Code

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Hard Skills

Windows Server AdministrationLinux AdministrationProxmox VEAzure GovernmentActive DirectoryIntuneAnsibleVeeamNetApp StorageInfrastructure Design and Deployment

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSound Triage JudgmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Proxmox Backup ServerCybersecurity ToolsEnterprise Networking (Palo Alto, Juniper, SD-WAN)

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

GCC HighDefenseGovernment ContractingRegulated Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudCyber SecurityLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run and evolve Proxmox VE clusters and NetApp storage, including capacity, performance, upgrades, and lifecycle
Administer Entra ID and Azure Government in the GCC High tenant, plus Active Directory and Intune
Partner with Cybersecurity on identity policies and controls
Administer and harden Windows Server and Ubuntu/Debian systems
Perform patching, security baseline management, and compliance evidence collection
Design and deploy enterprise-scale infrastructure across Forterra sites
Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, and Development
Shape disaster recovery and business continuity for cloud and on-premises services
Operate Veeam and Proxmox Backup Server
Extend configuration-as-code practices using Ansible
Deploy infrastructure at new sites and travel approximately 5% for site deployments
Participate in a shared after-hours rotation with rare call-outs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on Windows Server administration, including patching, hardening, and compliance
Hands-on Linux administration with Ubuntu/Debian, ideally in a virtualization context
Production experience running on-prem virtualization such as Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V, or similar
Strong Entra ID and Azure experience, plus Active Directory and Intune
Experience designing and deploying infrastructure at enterprise scale, ideally across multiple sites
Ability to document infrastructure and hand off cleanly so the team can operate it
Genuine curiosity and ability to operate across a broad, evolving infrastructure stack
Clear communication, sound triage judgment, and ability to distill complex problems into actionable components
Experience or familiarity with GCC High or Azure Government is advantageous
Proxmox VE or NetApp administration experience is advantageous
Production Ansible or equivalent configuration-as-code experience is advantageous
Enterprise networking exposure, including Palo Alto, Juniper, or SD-WAN, is advantageous
Defense, government contracting, or regulated-industry background is advantageous
May require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity included in most full-time, high-demand roles
Three premium healthcare plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents
Basic Life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra
Option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a winter break in December
20 days accrued PTO per year
Minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption
$9,000 annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with Celsius
401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral options
Company match up to 4% on 401(k)