Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About the Role
As an Infrastructure Engineer based in Austin, TX, you will help build and run Harmattan AI’s U.S. infrastructure from the ground up, across networking, cloud, identity, endpoints, and user support. Working side by side with the U.S. Director of IT, you will share projects, support, and onboarding, and take on new responsibilities as the role evolves over the next 6–12 months from building infrastructure to running it.
Responsibilities
Help design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure spanning networking, cloud, identity, and endpoints
Help implement and document security and compliance requirements across the environment
Review and test work delivered by vendors and integrators against technical requirements before go-live
Set up and manage Windows, Mac, and Linux devices, ensuring they are secure and meet company policies
Support cloud environments and virtual desktop infrastructure, and automate repetitive work through scripting and infrastructure as code
Share support tickets, device setup, and technical onboarding for new U.S. hires
Work closely with IT counterparts overseas, aligning with shared standards wherever possible
Requirements
Education: A specific degree is not required; hands-on experience matters more than field of study
7+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering across a broad environment rather than a single specialty, including work with vendors or MSPs
Hands-on experience implementing defense-industry security and compliance frameworks, such as configuring controls, writing documentation, or supporting an assessment
Experience with major cloud platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure, enterprise productivity suites, and directory and identity services
Experience with enterprise networking, identity and access management, endpoint management, and endpoint security tooling
Proficient in scripting, automation, and infrastructure as code
Hands-on experience with Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints, including managing Macs alongside Windows
Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities, eager to take on work you haven’t done before, and able to work closely in a small team and across time zones
Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
Bonus: Defense industry experience, and certifications in cloud, networking, endpoint management, security, or compliance
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering across broad environments, including vendor or MSP experience
- Hands-on experience implementing defense-industry security and compliance frameworks
- Experience with major cloud platforms
- Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure
- Experience with enterprise productivity suites
- Experience with directory and identity services
- Experience with enterprise networking
- Experience with identity and access management
- Experience with endpoint management and endpoint security tooling
- Proficiency in scripting, automation, and infrastructure as code
- Hands-on experience managing Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints
- Ability to work effectively with ambiguity, shifting priorities, small teams, and distributed teams
- Commitment to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and growth plans
- Degree in a specific field
- Defense industry experience
- Certifications in cloud, networking, endpoint management, security, or compliance
Harmattan AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harmattan AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Harmattan AI.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay ranges are publicly shown for multiple U.S. roles (e.g., $140k–$200k base) and appear broadly in line with late‑stage startup/defense‑tech expectations based on the postings cited.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is repeatedly referenced in several job postings as part of total compensation, which can increase upside potential at a recently funded, high‑valuation company.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sign‑on bonuses are explicitly mentioned in a hiring post for candidates who can start quickly, indicating the use of cash incentives in at least some hiring situations.
Harmattan AI Insights
What We Do
Harmattan AI is rising as a next-generation defense prime, building the future of autonomous warfare. We leverage AI-driven autonomy, real-time intelligence, and conflict-ready production to deliver attritable systems and autonomous mission management software. Designed for the real-world needs of warfighters, our solutions enable faster deployment, sharper decision-making, and battlefield dominance.
