IT Infrastructure Engineer - Columbia, MD

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Americas IT Infrastructure team. This is a rare opportunity to join our experienced IT team, where collaboration, expertise, and teamwork keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. The position will be based out of Columbia, MD.

About the role

Deliver primary support in maintaining our Americas Data Center Network Infrastructure while providing follow-the-sun support to Rohde & Schwarz global IT infrastructure. This position offers a fantastic growth and learning opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing global team that supports Rohde & Schwarz's critical IT systems and infrastructure components.

Responsibilities

• Primary support as IT Network Infrastructure engineer in maintaining Network & Network Security Infrastructure within R&S Americas region.
• Provide complete operational life-cycle and project-based support for R&S Americas Infrastructure.
• Participate in 24/7 follow-the-sun operating model along with EMEA and Asian region teams to support R&S global infrastructure.
• Create and maintain SOPs, reference standards, architecture diagrams, and other supporting documents as required.
• Identify and implement regular operational activities that can be automated and/or transitioned to Level 1 support after adequate documentation and knowledge transfer for swift issue resolution and better customer experience.
• Maintain R&S Infrastructure that meets and beats the established OLAs on both availability and performance as part of a larger team.
• Follow R&S established ITSM standards while resolving incidents, problems & service requests and while making changes to Infrastructure.
• Continuously assess the technology and service risk within Americas Infrastructure and make improvements to mitigate those risks.
• Work independently within a team environment to achieve business objectives.
• Minimum domestic and international travel would be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, technology, or other pertinent area of study; or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of 24/7 operational experience working on production infrastructure is required—on-call support.
• Minimum 5 years of extensive hands-on experience in administering & architecting the following technologies is required:
  • Switching and Routing (LAN and WAN) protocols (VRF, EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, HSRP, LACP etc.)
  • Network switches and routers - Cisco / Arista
  • Aruba Edge Connect/ Silverpeak - SDWAN solution(s)
  • Wireless technology
• Hands-on experience in using Ansible playbooks to automate Network configurations and deployments.
• Working knowledge and good understanding of these technology areas is required:
  • IP Address Management (IPAM)
  • GIT
  • Python scripting and Linux OS
  • ITSM – ServiceNow
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills and experience handling simultaneous high-priority issues.
• Working experience in independently handling tasks that are project-based and operational.
• Demonstrable experience in creating quality SOPs and architecture documents.
• Experience working in different time-zones & with global teams would be a strong plus.
• Good working knowledge of IT Service Management principles is required; ITIL certifications are preferred.
• Experience dealing directly with business users/customers and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Applicants must reside in the US and have permanent work authorization (Green Card).

Pay

The total compensation for this position is $96K-$130K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location, and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure, and job-related skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment