Dexian
North Houston | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Due to the nature of the work and applicable government regulations, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
We are seeking an experienced
Infrastructure Team Lead
to lead and support a secure, mission-critical IT environment serving both
commercial and government operations . This role combines
hands-on technical leadership
with
compliance-driven infrastructure management , ensuring high availability, security, and scalability across hybrid environments. You will lead a skilled infrastructure team while serving as the technical authority for complex systems spanning
Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp . Experience working in regulated environments (NIST, STIG, CMMC) is essential. Exposure to
Citrix
is a plus. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for enterprise systems Oversee daily operations and lifecycle management of
Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp
platforms Ensure infrastructure meets
CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, STIG , and internal governance standards Partner with cybersecurity teams to align system configurations and vulnerability remediation Design and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting
classified and unclassified environments Lead infrastructure upgrades, patch management, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning Collaborate with application and network teams to maintain performance, resiliency, and security Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and automation to drive standardization Serve as the escalation point for complex, mission-critical infrastructure issues Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Experience 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience 3+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role Technical Expertise (Priority Order) Linux systems administration (OEL / RHEL) VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization NetApp storage (SAN/NAS, replication, snapshots) Windows Server 2016-2022 and Active Directory Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferred, not required) Network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls) Azure or other cloud experience (plus) Compliance Knowledge Demonstrated experience with
NIST 800-171, STIG, and CMMC
in regulated IT environments Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified (Windows Server or Azure) VMware VCP NetApp Certification Security+, CISSP, or equivalent Core Competencies Proven technical leadership and team mentorship Strong experience supporting secure, regulated environments Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills Commitment to documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement Ability to operate effectively across hybrid commercial and government IT environments
Desired Skills and Experience
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Team Lead to lead and support a secure, mission-critical IT environment serving both commercial and government operations. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with compliance-driven infrastructure management, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability across hybrid environments.
You will lead a skilled infrastructure team while serving as the technical authority for complex systems spanning Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp. Experience working in regulated environments (NIST, STIG, CMMC) is essential. Exposure to Citrix is a plus.
Due to the nature of the work and applicable government regulations, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for enterprise systems * Oversee daily operations and lifecycle management of Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp platforms * Ensure infrastructure meets CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, STIG, and internal governance standards * Partner with cybersecurity teams to align system configurations and vulnerability remediation * Design and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting classified and unclassified environments * Lead infrastructure upgrades, patch management, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning * Collaborate with application and network teams to maintain performance, resiliency, and security * Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and automation to drive standardization * Serve as the escalation point for complex, mission-critical infrastructure issues ________________________________________ Qualifications Education * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Experience * 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience * 3+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role Technical Expertise (Priority Order) * Linux systems administration (OEL / RHEL) * VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization * NetApp storage (SAN/NAS, replication, snapshots) * Windows Server 2016-2022 and Active Directory * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferred, not required) * Network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls) * Azure or other cloud experience (plus) Compliance Knowledge * Demonstrated experience with NIST 800-171, STIG, and CMMC in regulated IT environments Preferred Certifications * Microsoft Certified (Windows Server or Azure) * VMware VCP * NetApp Certification * Security+, CISSP, or equivalent ________________________________________ Core Competencies * Proven technical leadership and team mentorship * Strong experience supporting secure, regulated environments * Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills * Commitment to documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement * Ability to operate effectively across hybrid commercial and government IT environments
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit
https://dexian.com/ .
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Infrastructure Team Lead
to lead and support a secure, mission-critical IT environment serving both
commercial and government operations . This role combines
hands-on technical leadership
with
compliance-driven infrastructure management , ensuring high availability, security, and scalability across hybrid environments. You will lead a skilled infrastructure team while serving as the technical authority for complex systems spanning
Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp . Experience working in regulated environments (NIST, STIG, CMMC) is essential. Exposure to
Citrix
is a plus. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for enterprise systems Oversee daily operations and lifecycle management of
Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp
platforms Ensure infrastructure meets
CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, STIG , and internal governance standards Partner with cybersecurity teams to align system configurations and vulnerability remediation Design and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting
classified and unclassified environments Lead infrastructure upgrades, patch management, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning Collaborate with application and network teams to maintain performance, resiliency, and security Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and automation to drive standardization Serve as the escalation point for complex, mission-critical infrastructure issues Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Experience 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience 3+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role Technical Expertise (Priority Order) Linux systems administration (OEL / RHEL) VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization NetApp storage (SAN/NAS, replication, snapshots) Windows Server 2016-2022 and Active Directory Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferred, not required) Network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls) Azure or other cloud experience (plus) Compliance Knowledge Demonstrated experience with
NIST 800-171, STIG, and CMMC
in regulated IT environments Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified (Windows Server or Azure) VMware VCP NetApp Certification Security+, CISSP, or equivalent Core Competencies Proven technical leadership and team mentorship Strong experience supporting secure, regulated environments Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills Commitment to documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement Ability to operate effectively across hybrid commercial and government IT environments
Desired Skills and Experience
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Team Lead to lead and support a secure, mission-critical IT environment serving both commercial and government operations. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with compliance-driven infrastructure management, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability across hybrid environments.
You will lead a skilled infrastructure team while serving as the technical authority for complex systems spanning Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp. Experience working in regulated environments (NIST, STIG, CMMC) is essential. Exposure to Citrix is a plus.
Due to the nature of the work and applicable government regulations, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for enterprise systems * Oversee daily operations and lifecycle management of Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp platforms * Ensure infrastructure meets CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, STIG, and internal governance standards * Partner with cybersecurity teams to align system configurations and vulnerability remediation * Design and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting classified and unclassified environments * Lead infrastructure upgrades, patch management, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning * Collaborate with application and network teams to maintain performance, resiliency, and security * Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and automation to drive standardization * Serve as the escalation point for complex, mission-critical infrastructure issues ________________________________________ Qualifications Education * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Experience * 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience * 3+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role Technical Expertise (Priority Order) * Linux systems administration (OEL / RHEL) * VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization * NetApp storage (SAN/NAS, replication, snapshots) * Windows Server 2016-2022 and Active Directory * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferred, not required) * Network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls) * Azure or other cloud experience (plus) Compliance Knowledge * Demonstrated experience with NIST 800-171, STIG, and CMMC in regulated IT environments Preferred Certifications * Microsoft Certified (Windows Server or Azure) * VMware VCP * NetApp Certification * Security+, CISSP, or equivalent ________________________________________ Core Competencies * Proven technical leadership and team mentorship * Strong experience supporting secure, regulated environments * Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills * Commitment to documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement * Ability to operate effectively across hybrid commercial and government IT environments
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit
https://dexian.com/ .
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.