Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer (San Diego)

Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer to support and maintain cloud, server, network, and security environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced infrastructure professional who also brings advanced cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on experience administering enterprise security technologies such as CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and Splunk .

You’ll work across Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity technologies to help maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient environment.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, takes ownership of issues through resolution, and understands how to apply a strong security mindset to day-to-day infrastructure operations.

What You’ll DoCloud & Server Infrastructure

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Support virtualization platforms, messaging systems, identity services, storage technologies, and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex server, cloud, application, and connectivity issues.
• Support infrastructure modernization and optimization initiatives using technologies such as Intune, VPN, SD-WAN, and hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Support disaster recovery testing, business continuity, infrastructure resiliency, and recovery planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, simplify the environment, and optimize infrastructure utilization.

Cybersecurity

• Administer and leverage enterprise cybersecurity platforms, including CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and Splunk .
• Apply advanced cybersecurity knowledge across cloud, server, endpoint, identity, email, and network environments.
• Support endpoint protection, email security, security monitoring, identity and access management, MFA, and related security controls.
• Review security alerts, logs, configurations, and infrastructure issues and assist with investigation and remediation.
• Identify potential security risks, configuration weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen infrastructure security.
• Apply security best practices across Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server, endpoints, and network infrastructure.
• Help ensure existing cybersecurity applications and controls are configured and utilized effectively.

Network & Infrastructure Support

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP systems, storage technologies, and related network infrastructure.
• Support LAN/WAN connectivity and technologies including DNS, DHCP, VPN, SD-WAN, NAC, and web filtering.
• Work with Cisco networking technologies, firewalls, SAN/NAS, iSCSI, and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues that cross cloud, server, network, application, and security environments.

Operations & Collaboration

• Support third-party applications and coordinate with technology and security vendors on troubleshooting, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Maintain clear and accurate technical and security documentation.
• Collaborate across IT teams to resolve infrastructure and cybersecurity issues.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with other team members.
• Follow established technology, security, compliance, and change-management practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience with a strong hands-on foundation in infrastructure, server, cloud, or network administration.
• Strong hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, authentication, and identity services .
• Experience supporting LAN/WAN and network infrastructure; Cisco experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity and the ability to apply security principles within cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience administering and leveraging enterprise cybersecurity applications.
• Experience with CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and Splunk is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting endpoint security, email security, security monitoring, identity/access controls, and related cybersecurity technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and security environments.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Exchange, Intune, and endpoint/device management.
• Strong documentation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.

Technologies & Platforms

Cloud & Microsoft

• Microsoft Azure
• Windows Server
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• Microsoft 365 & Exchange
• Intune

Cybersecurity

• CrowdStrike
• Proofpoint
• Splunk
• Endpoint Protection / EDR
• Email Security
• SIEM & Security Monitoring
• Identity & Access Management / MFA

Networking & Infrastructure

• Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• DNS & DHCP
• VPN & SD-WAN
• NAC & web filtering
• VMware & Hyper-V
• SAN/NAS & iSCSI

Preferred Certifications

Relevant certifications are a plus and may include:

• Microsoft Azure certifications
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
• VMware certifications
• Security+
• CISSP
• CySA+
• Microsoft security certifications
• CrowdStrike, Splunk, Proofpoint, or other relevant security-platform certifications

What Will Help You Succeed

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re an infrastructure professional who naturally views security as part of the environment rather than as a separate function .

You’re comfortable moving between Azure, servers, Active Directory, networking, endpoints, and security technologies to understand what’s happening and resolve issues. You can recognize potential security risks while balancing operational reliability and business needs.

Most importantly, you’re hands-on, curious, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of technical problems through resolution.

Work Requirements

• This is a full-time, direct-hire position requiring regular onsite presence in San Diego, CA .
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexibility to provide occasional evening or weekend support as needed.
• Ability to work within established security, access, compliance, and change-management procedures.

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work across cloud infrastructure, server technologies, networking, and cybersecurity rather than being limited to a single technical area.

You’ll have the opportunity to build on your infrastructure expertise while taking meaningful ownership of cybersecurity technologies and controls. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems and wants their cybersecurity knowledge to have a direct impact.

Equal Opportunity

*****GEM Team is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs, without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.