IT & Engineering Specialist

IT & Engineering SpecialistDirect Hire Full-Time RolePay Rate: $35 - $45 per hourLocation: Rockville, MD - Onsite RoleJob Summary:We are hiring an IT & Engineering Specialist to support Windows-based office IT, manage a Cisco site network, and administer license servers for engineering/CAD software. Duties and Responsibilities:Design and implement integration workflows across SaaS and internal systems using Azure Functions.Build, publish, and manage APIs using Azure API Management (APIM), including versioning, product configuration, and developer onboarding guidance.Implement APIM policies for authentication/authorization, throttling and quotas, transformation, logging, and IP filtering as required.Develop Azure Functions (C#/.NET, Node.js/TypeScript, or Python) for data transformation, enrichment, orchestration helpers, and lightweight services.Implement standardized error handling, retry logic, idempotency, and exception capture patterns.Implement secrets and credential management using Azure Key Vault, including managed identity access and rotation-friendly patterns.Apply secure-by-default practices such as role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and managed identities.Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, including correlation IDs across APIM, Logic Apps, and Functions.Create operational runbooks, support documentation, and handoff materials for production support teams.Establish reusable templates and patterns (Function App standards, APIM policy snippets).Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable deployments and environment promotion (Dev/Test/Prod).Partner with stakeholders to define integration requirements, service-level expectations, and support models.Maintain Cisco-based site network, VPN remote access, NAS storage, and AV/conference room support site-wideTroubleshoot wired/wireless connectivity; manage routing, switching, and VLANsMaintain network security and coordinate maintenance with local/remote staff.Support engineering test setups, including wireless bridge, outdoor test network, and iPerf throughput testingImplement and support remote testing procedures and communication interfaces between production sites and local servers (Remote Tool: TeamViewer, AnyDesk)Travel as needed to implement/debug testing proceduresCoordinate device procurement/shipping with other departments and for other US offices.Support the California office and other locations as needed, occasional meetings with HQ in South KoreaSet device usage policies; administer Linux servers/workstations alongside Windows systems. Requirements and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (computer/electrical engineering preferred)2-3 years in technical supportCCNA or CCNP certification (CCNP preferred)Experience with virtualization (VMware, Docker, VirtualBox)Strong MS OS & Office knowledge and Linux familiarityExcellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills; able to work under pressure Preferred QualificationsExperience with Atlassian (Confluence, Jira), Google Workspace, LogitechTap, GitLab, SolidWorks, Keysight, Cadence, HFSS, or Helix ALM Desired Skills and ExperienceAzure Functions, Azure API Management (APIM), API Development, API Versioning, APIM Policies, Authentication and Authorization, C#/.NET, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Data Transformation, Workflow Orchestration, Error Handling, Retry Logic, Idempotency, Azure Key Vault, Secrets Management, Managed Identities, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Least Privilege, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Logging and Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Dev/Test/Production Deployments, Technical Documentation, Operational Runbooks, Integration Requirements, Service-Level Management, Windows Administration, Microsoft Office, Linux Administration, Cisco Networking, VPN, NAS Storage, Routing and Switching, VLANs, Wired and Wireless Networking, Network Security, AV and Conference Room Support, Wireless Bridges, Network Testing, iPerf, Remote Testing, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Device Procurement, Technical Support, Virtualization, VMware, Docker, VirtualBox, CCNA, CCNP, Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Google Workspace, Logitech Tap, GitLab, SolidWorks, Keysight, Cadence, HFSS, Helix ALM, Troubleshooting, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communication Bayside Solutions, Inc. may collect your personal information during the position application process. Please reference Bayside Solutions, Inc.'s CCPA Privacy Policy at www.baysidesolutions.com.