Senior IT Systems Engineer

Senior IT Systems EngineerSunnyvale, CAThe future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we're developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.The RoleScout AI is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer to design, build, and operate a secure network and infrastructure that protects CUI data and maintains CMMC Level 2 compliance. You'll be our first dedicated networking hire, owning the entire stack from network architecture and data segmentation to device management and IT operations.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.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement secure network architecture that protects CUI and enforces network segmentation per NIST SP 800-171Build and maintain CMMC-compliant infrastructure: access controls, encryption, monitoring, and audit loggingDevelop and maintain Scout's System Security PlanImplement network hardening, intrusion detection, and threat monitoring; manage firewall rules and VPNsArchitect, deploy, and operate cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting all Scout operationsProvision and manage employee devices; maintain OS patches, software updates, and hardware refresh cyclesDesign and roll out identity management with automated provisioningProvide hands-on support for employee IT issues and help desk ticket triageBuild infrastructure-as-code solutions to automate provisioning, configuration, and scalingDevelop Python/Bash scripts to automate operational tasks and compliance validationEstablish infrastructure monitoring, logging, and alerting as repeatable, auditable codeDesign and implement automated backup procedures and disaster recovery plansRespond to outages and security incidents; conduct root-cause analysis and remediationCoordinate with compliance team on CMMC requirements, audit preparation, and policy implementationQualifications7+ years hands-on network and infrastructure engineering in enterprise or defense environmentsCMMC and/or NIST SP 800-171 implementationInfrastructure-as-code proficiencyLinux and Windows system administration; comfort with multiple operating systemsPython or Bash scripting; automation-first mindsetDeep understanding of network segmentation, access control, encryption, and compliance-driven architectureExperience with identity and access managementStrong documentation discipline and meticulous attention to detailExcellent communication skills; ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStartup or scale-up infrastructure experienceExperience building internal tools or scripts that scale operational efficiencyMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPassion about defense of the United States and its alliesMay be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearanceWhy Join ScoutWork on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machinesBe a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation modelCollaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national securitySee your work deployed on real systemsHelp define the future of intelligent defense systemsBacked by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, PerotJain and other top investorsBenefitsCompetitive compensation package including base salary and bonusMeaningful equityPremium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contributionCompetitive PTO and company holiday calendarCatered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchenEV chargingRelocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors. Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs. Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package. In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.US Salary Range$175,000 - $225,000 USD