Infrastructure Engineer - Active Security Clearance Required

Infrastructure Engineer - Active Security Clearance Required

Location: Nationwide (Must Be Open to Travel)
Project Sites: Dallas, TX & Cedar Rapids, IA
Duration: 10 Week Contract
Pay: Up to $85/hr

GREENFIELD BUILD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are looking for engineers who have participated in greenfield buildouts, new site deployments, rack-and-stack initiatives, and infrastructure standups.
This is not a maintenance role. We are seeking engineers who enjoy building environments from the ground up.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel during deployment activities.
The project begins with onsite deployment work in Dallas before transitioning to Cedar Rapids as the environment is replicated.
Travel expenses, lodging, rental vehicle, and per diem are provided.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

This initiative is focused on deploying a Secure Development Environment (SDE) that will support classified engineering workloads.
The project includes building secure infrastructure across multiple sites, including virtualization platforms, storage systems, networking infrastructure, monitoring platforms, backup capabilities, disaster recovery systems, identity services, and secure engineering technologies.
This engineer will support the hands-on deployment of the environment and play a direct role in helping bring the Secure Development Environment online.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Security+ Certification (or Equivalent)
• VMware Experience
• ESXi
• vCenter
• vSAN
• Greenfield Deployment Experience
• Open to Travel

HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Government Contractor Experience
• Defense Contractor Experience
• Aerospace & Defense Experience
• Data Center Buildouts
• Rack & Stack Deployments
• Site Standups
• STIG / RMF Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and configure VMware infrastructure
• Support ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN environments
• Create and maintain VM templates
• Support lifecycle upgrades and patching
• Assist with networking integrations
• Support rack deployment activities
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues
• Maintain deployment documentation

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Secure Development Environment (SDE) Buildout
• True Greenfield Infrastructure Deployment
• Build Multiple Infrastructure Racks From Scratch
• Multi-Site Infrastructure Initiative
• Travel Fully Covered
• Opportunity to Remain Active in a Cleared Environment
• High-Visibility Program
• Strong Extension Potential

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Richardson, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.