Hiring: Senior IT Systems Engineer Company: Scout AI Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 13:30:23 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Bash, Encryption, Linux, Python, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •7+ years hands-on network and infrastructure engineering in enterprise or defense environments Required Skills: •Your primary focus is building a secure, compliant network foundation. You'll design network architecture that protects sensitive data, implement CMMC Level 2 controls, and automate operations (device provisioning, monitoring, deployments). •This role combines network design, infrastructure-as-code, IT operations, and compliance. You'll own network segmentation and data flows, build compliant infrastructure on AWS/Azure, manage company devices and access control, automate operational tasks with code, and maintain systems when things break. •Design and implement secure network architecture that protects CUI and enforces network segmentation per NIST SP 800-171 •Build and maintain CMMC-compliant infrastructure: access controls, encryption, monitoring, and audit logging •Develop and maintain Scout's System Security Plan •Implement network hardening, intrusion detection, and threat monitoring; manage firewall rules and VPNs •Architect, deploy, and operate cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting all Scout operations •Provision and manage employee devices; maintain OS patches, software updates, and hardware refresh cycles Qualifications: •CMMC and/or NIST SP 800-171 implementation •Linux and Windows system administration; comfort with multiple operating systems •Python or Bash scripting; automation-first mindset •Comprehensive expertise in network segmentation, access control, encryption, and compliance-driven architecture •Strong documentation discipline and meticulous attention to detail •Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders •Startup or scale-up infrastructure experience •Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities •Passion about defense of the United States and its allies •May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance Compensation: •$175,000 - $225,000 / year •Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!