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title: 'Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Actian Corporation'
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# Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Actian Corporation

- **Company:** Actian Corporation
- **Location:** Round Rock, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/actian/44da044f-65f5-49c9-b2ce-0b36441c43f4

## Job description

## About Actian

Actian, a division of HCLSoftware, is the leader in data intelligence. We develop high-performance database technologies (including Ingres, Vector, and Zen) that power the world‚ most demanding industries. As a DevOps Engineer, you are part of a mission-critical team that ensures our global engineering force has the most reliable and efficient build environments possible.

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and operate a modern hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises datacenters, global office locations, and multiple public cloud environments. This is an onsite role and is responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of core infrastructure services including Windows Server environments, enterprise networking, identity platforms, endpoint management systems, cloud infrastructure, and security technologies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a hands-on operational mindset and is comfortable working across systems, networking, cloud, identity, endpoint management, and security domains. This position partners closely with Infrastructure Architecture and Security teams to drive operational excellence, improve platform reliability, and maintain a strong security posture across the organization.

## What You’ll Do

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active
- Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related infrastructure services.
- Support enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware, Proxmox, or equivalent hypervisors.
- Manage server lifecycle operations including provisioning, patching, monitoring, upgrades, and performance optimization.
- Ensure high availability and resilience of critical infrastructure systems. Cloud Infrastructure
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot workloads across Google Cloud Platform GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Support hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and public cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain cloud networking, identity integration, and security controls.
- Collaborate with architecture teams on cloud adoption and modernization initiatives. Enterprise Networking\
- Support Cisco datacenter networking environments, including routing, switching, and core network services.
- Administer Cisco Meraki infrastructure across corporate offices and remote locations.
- Troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and infrastructure-related incidents.
- Maintain secure network segmentation and interconnectivity across environments.Identity & Access Management
- Manage identity platforms including Active Directory and Okta.
- Support authentication, federation, SSO integrations, and identity lifecycle management.
- Implement secure authentication controls aligned with Zero Trust principles.
- Endpoint Management
- Administer enterprise endpoint management platforms including Jamf and Microsoft Intune.
- Manage device enrollment, configuration policies, compliance standards, and lifecycle management.
- Enforce endpoint security baselines and compliance requirements.
- Security Operations & Infrastructure Hardening Implement and maintain security best practices across systems, networks, andcloud environments.
- Manage integrations with SIEM and security monitoring platforms. Support infra security teams to improve monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Secure Connectivity
- Manage firewall policies and secure network access solutions.
- Implement and maintain client VPN and site-to-site VPN connectivity. Support modern security architectures including SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Datacenter Operations
- Support colocation and on-premises datacenter environments.
- Perform hardware installation, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, optics installation, equipment replacement, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Manage infrastructure asset lifecycle planning and inventory.
- Coordinate with vendors and colocation providers on physical infrastructure projects and remote hands services. Global Infrastructure Support
- Support infrastructure deployments and upgrades across global office locations.
- Provide on-site troubleshooting and remediation when required.
- Partner with regional IT teams to ensure infrastructure consistency and operational reliability worldwide.

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering.
- Strong expertise in Windows Server administration and Active Directory.
- Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox, or similar).
- Hands-on experience supporting Cisco networking environments.
- Experience managing Cisco Meraki networks.
- Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with identity platforms such as Okta or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Experience managing endpoints through Jamf and/or Microsoft Intune.
- Experience implementing and supporting VPN technologies.
- Familiarity with security monitoring, SIEM platforms, and incident response processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable performing hands-on datacenter work including hardware installation and maintenance.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Cisco Nexus or other datacenter switching platforms.
- Exposure to SASE, Zero Trust, or identity-based networking architectures.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
- Knowledge of infrastructure security hardening and vulnerability management.
- Experience operating within colocation datacenter environments.
- Experience supporting global or multi-site infrastructure deployments.
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability platforms.
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.

What Makes You Successful

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work across infrastructure, networking, cloud, and security disciplines.
- Comfortable balancing operational support responsibilities with project-based initiatives.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Travel Requirements Occasional travel to company offices, colocation datacenters, and infrastructure deployment sites may be required. Travel may include datacenter buildouts, infrastructure upgrades, equipment migrations, and strategic technology initiatives.

## About Actian Corporation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Actian is the data and AI division of HCLSoftware that provides a data intelligence platform to help organizations manage, govern, and analyze data for AI initiatives.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of HCLSoftware)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Clara, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1980
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company has evolved through multiple ownerships)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Data management, data integration, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (30 of the Fortune 100 are customers).
- **Mission**: “Making data easy” – simplifying how people connect, manage, govern, and analyze data to transform businesses and enable AI with confidence.

## Products & Services
- **[Actian Data Intelligence Platform](https://www.actian.com/)**: A comprehensive platform that includes a data catalog, metadata management, data lineage, data products & contracts, and a knowledge graph. It democratizes data access and accelerates data-driven initiatives.
- **[VectorAI DB](https://www.actian.com/)**: A vector database built for edge and on-premises deployments, enabling AI workloads in distributed environments.
- **[Actian AI Analyst](https://www.actian.com/)**: An AI-powered data analyst (formerly Wobby.ai) that provides natural-language querying and insights.
- **[Actian Data Observability](https://www.actian.com/)**: A solution delivering visibility across modern data stacks to ensure reliable, AI-ready data.
- **Data Integration & Database Management**: Legacy Ingres and Versant NoSQL database products, plus modern data integration capabilities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary of HCLSoftware).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately **$166.6M** (LinkedIn estimate) and **348 employees** (+10% YoY growth).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company **HCLSoftware** (a division of HCL Technologies). Key customers include Bloomberg, Intuit, Lufthansa, and Citibank ([builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/actian)).
- **Growth Signals**: 10% headcount growth year-over-year; acquisitions of Zeenea (data governance) and Wobby (AI Analyst); launch of VectorAI DB and Data Observability; expansion of global office footprint (10 offices across 3 countries).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep enterprise trust**: Over 40 years of history and 30 of the Fortune 100 rely on Actian for mission-critical data workloads.
- **Comprehensive data intelligence suite**: Covers data integration, catalog, governance, lineage, observability, and AI – all in one platform.
- **Backing of HCLSoftware**: Access to global resources, R&D investment, and a vast enterprise customer network.
- **Edge AI capability**: VectorAI DB enables AI at the edge and on-premises, differentiating from cloud-only vendors.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-ready data**: Prioritizing data governance, quality, and observability to make data trustworthy for AI.
- **Data intelligence platform**: Continued investment in the Actian Data Intelligence Platform (post-Zeenea acquisition) to unify catalog, lineage, and governance.
- **Edge computing**: Expanding vector database capabilities for edge and on-premises AI workloads.
- **Acquisition integration**: Absorbing recent acquisitions (Zeenea, Wobby) to strengthen product portfolio.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Employee-first” philosophy with emphasis on authenticity, inclusion, and belonging. Employees describe the culture as warm, welcoming, and collaborative ([actian.com careers](https://www.actian.com/company/careers/)).
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but virtual gatherings and global offices suggest flexibility. Many roles appear to be remote-friendly.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health insurance, life & disability insurance, retirement plans, paid parental leave, generous time-off, and an on-demand wellness resource. Three paid volunteer days per year and 1:1 donation matching up to $1,000.
- **Professional development**: Formal professional development program; internal mobility and referral bonuses encouraged.
- **Recognition**: IMPACTIAN rewards program with quarterly peer-to-peer nominations and annual team awards.
- **Engineering culture**: Innovation hub focused on data and AI; roles span AI enablement, engineering management, QA automation, and data intelligence platform development.
- **Global presence**: Offices in Santa Clara (HQ), Round Rock (TX), Hamburg, Ilmenau, London, and Paris – offering cross-cultural collaboration.
- **Employee ratings**: 3.9/5 on LinkedIn (153 reviews) with high marks for work-life balance (4.4) and culture (4.2).

## Sources
1. [actian.com](https://www.actian.com/company/) – Company overview, history, leadership, global offices
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/actian) – Employee count, revenue, locations, reviews
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/actian) – Customer examples, culture, benefits
4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/actian) – Current open positions and job descriptions
5. [actian.com careers](https://www.actian.com/company/careers/) – Career page with culture, benefits, and values

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