• Own the infrastructure that brings our AI models to life in production. • Optimize LLM inference and deploy real-time voice AI agents. • Scale GPU clusters that serve millions of sessions. • Design systems that power real-time computer vision for movement analysis. • Serve large language models for conversational AI. • Enable low-latency voice interactions for AI agents. • Ensure models run at the speed and scale expected by members. • Drive inference scaling strategies to meet growing demand without increasing costs. • Collaborate closely with ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product teams to translate model requirements into production-ready infrastructure.

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 (dependent upon qualifications) At Summit 7, we rise above the ordinary. Our mission extends beyond day‑to‑day operations-we protect the U.S. defense industrial base from cyber threats, cultivate thought leadership, and create meaningful growth opportunities. Every team member, from support staff to engineers, plays a critical role in that mission. We also recognize that life exists beyond work. That's why we invest in benefits that matter: - Comprehensive health and dental coverage (BCBS/Ameritas) - Premium vision benefits (VSP) - 401k with company match - 10 vacation days + 7 sick days - Certification‑based bonuses and salary growth opportunities Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Lead) – Hardware to design, implement, and maintain the physical hardware and endpoints that power our secure, high‑performance environments. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our on‑premises and hybrid hardware platforms. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, provide deep technical expertise, and guide best practices in hardware lifecycle management and infrastructure operations. Duties & Responsibilities - Architect, deploy, and maintain endpoints, storage, and network hardware across multiple clients. - Oversee hardware lifecycle management, including improving, maintaining, and expanding the asset management system, as well as managing upgrades, patching, and end‑of‑life transitions. - Ensure high availability and optimal performance of physical infrastructure through proactive monitoring, testing, and tuning. - Develop, document, and enforce hardware standards and governance processes. - Integrate hardware platforms with virtualization, backup, and monitoring systems. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware‑related issues, including performance bottlenecks and system failures. - Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering staff and cross‑functional teams. - Lead and coordinate infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery. - Supervise and guide the Infrastructure Hardware team, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of configured and repaired hardware and assets. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in infrastructure or hardware engineering (preferably within a Managed Service Provider environment). - Security+ certification (required). - Strong understanding of hardware architecture, server components, storage systems, and networking fundamentals. - Experience with hardware diagnostics, performance tuning, and system integration. Desired Qualifications - Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V). - Familiarity with cloud‑connected or hybrid hardware environments. - Knowledge of NIST 800‑171 and/or NIST 800‑53. - Microsoft certifications or equivalent infrastructure‑related credentials. - Experience supporting secure or compliance‑driven environments (e.g., GCC High). Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR § 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees. Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.

• Develop, implement, and support related services and solutions for consulting clients • Build a customer-focused relationship with clients • Collaborate and be a leader across multiple internal teams • Research new products for selection • Provide senior-level support, maintenance, and administration for customer environments • Assist with the development and implementation of the Azure cloud security architecture • Create and maintain detailed documentation of past projects • Obtain and maintain current vendor/industry specific certifications

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Network Deployment Engineer II will design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies. The position will interact with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems. The position will be responsible for specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components. The role will also assist with developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and assisting with implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation. - Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues - Works on problems of moderate scope - Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects Your Roles and Responsibilities - Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites throughout the assigned region - Calculate and document equipment power requirements and work with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirements - Participate in project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion intervals - Responsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sites - Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve - Create network and server rack face elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps for new deployments and documentation - Create statements of work for vendors at the POP sites - Prepare cage and rack designs, and understand the overall needs of POP infrastructure - Document and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendors - Follow, improve, and implement data center and POP best practices - Provide necessary escalations to higher support tier; assist Sales and Customer Support with technical operations, and work with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction - Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production network - Use internal tools and scripts to configure, monitor, and repair servers and network equipment - Detect and diagnose various error/failure conditions across an array of server types - Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Builds productive internal and external working relationships - Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action - Must have an understanding of data center network architecture and common issues related to data center networks - Knowledgeable in data center practices (i.e. cable routing, calculating power usage and cooling) - Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, or central office environments - Experience with enterprise and service provider network hardware platforms and architectures, including data center switching platforms - Must have a sound and in-depth understanding of IP technologies such as MPLS, BGP, RSVP-TE, IS-IS - Basic understanding of transmission technology and circuit troubleshooting techniques - Solid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies - Proficiency in various operating systems - Ability to capture and analyze traffic - Solid understanding of queue management for tasks and incidents, vendor engagement, and escalation and participation in ongoing POPs deployment projects - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem solving abilities under pressure - Excellent communication skills - Experience in dealing with service providers and colocation facilities around the world - Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervision - Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills - 20% to 50% of travel required Preferred Qualifications - Understanding of various scripting languages is strongly desired - Certification such as CCNA, JNCIA, RHCT, or equivalent experience Physical Demand & Work Environment - Must have the ability to lift/move 30-40 lbs. - Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing - Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment - Must be able to use a computer - Must have the ability to communicate effectively - Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Salary Range $72,960.00 - $115,200.00 USD (Salary) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors. Benefits - Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only - Dental provided through UHC - Nationwide Vision provided by UHC - Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care - Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) - Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera - Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Days - 401k Plan - Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) - Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) - Paid Holidays - Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law