Lead Corporate Engineer

About Aalyria: Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software‑defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry, with technology acquired from Google. Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, cislunar, and deep‑space communications. Role Overview Corporate Engineer Lead responsible for building and maintaining the systems, tools, and infrastructure that keep the engineering organization running securely and efficiently. The role is hands‑on, owning the end‑to‑end environment and working closely with Security Engineering leadership. Key Responsibilities Own endpoint management across macOS, iOS, and Windows, including MDM profiles, compliance policies, software deployment, and device lifecycle. Administer and evolve cloud collaboration and productivity environments (provisioning, group policies, DLP, audit logging, third‑party integrations). Manage corporate identity infrastructure, user lifecycle, application integrations, MFA policies, workflows automation, and SSO federation. Design and enforce Zero Trust access controls across corporate infrastructure. Support and maintain cloud corporate infrastructure, including identity‑aware access proxies, VPC networking, and internal tooling. Own corporate networking infrastructure such as firewalls, switches, access points, VLANs, VPN, and DNS/DHCP. Manage office hardware, AV, and conferencing systems, including lifecycle tracking and procurement coordination. Administer engineering‑specific tooling (PDM/PLM platforms) and ensure compliance in CUI‑adjacent environments. Integrate and maintain endpoint protection and security tooling. Contribute to CMMC Level2 and FedRAMP High compliance efforts. Manage and continuously improve the IT helpdesk function. Partner with Security Engineering on CUI handling, device compliance, and user access policies. Build and maintain automation across corporate systems, scripting provisioning workflows, enforcing configuration baselines, and reducing manual toil. Drive infrastructure‑as‑code practices across corporate tooling. Required Qualifications 5+ years in corporate, IT, or systems engineering at a technology company. Deep experience with MDM platforms across macOS, iOS, and Windows. Strong knowledge of enterprise identity providers (user lifecycle, SSO, group rules, MFA). Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture in a corporate environment. Proficiency administering a cloud collaboration suite (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or equivalent). Hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (IAM, VPC, proxies, logging). Solid networking fundamentals (VLAN design, firewall rule management, wireless infrastructure). Experience supporting engineering tooling (PDM/PLM platforms). Familiarity with security frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST800‑171, or CIS Benchmarks. Strong scripting and automation skills in Bash, Python, or similar. Bias toward documentation, repeatability, and efficient delivery. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting government or defense customers under ITAR, CMMC, or FedRAMP constraints. Familiarity with EDR platform administration. Experience managing supervised mobile device fleets. Exposure to source control administration or CI/CD pipeline tooling. What We Offer Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting‑edge company shaping aerospace communications. Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs. Growth Opportunities: Professional development and advancement. Inclusive Culture: Supportive and collaborative environment. Flexibility: Hybrid remote/in‑office schedules. Competitive Compensation: Salary, benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options. ITAR/EAR Requirements This position involves access to export‑controlled information. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Qualify as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Be eligible to access export‑controlled information without requiring an export authorization. Be likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency. The company reserves the right to decline pursuing an export licensing process for legitimate business‑related reasons. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Pay Range For This Role Is 140,000 - 155,000 USD per year (San Francisco Bay Area, California) #J-18808-Ljbffr