Staff IT Engineer – Top Secret Clearance Required (San Diego)

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$116,800–$175,200 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $146k
$104k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 757 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff IT Engineer – Top Secret Clearance Required (San Diego)

Join Qualcomm’s dynamic team as an Infrastructure and Services Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in modernizing traditional services on hybrid infrastructure while ensuring stability, sustainability, and security. This self-guided position involves automating repetitive tasks through scripting with tools like PowerShell, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based enterprise solutions, and maintaining robust identity management systems using Microsoft Azure and related technologies. You will need a strong background in IT operations, cloud architecture, and automation principles, along with experience in enterprise tools such as Active Directory, Exchange, MS-SQL, and SharePoint. The ideal candidate is adaptable, data-driven, and skilled at debugging complex issues while prioritizing work to meet strategic goals within the high-trust culture of Qualcomm’s San Diego office.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement modern infrastructure services on hybrid cloud environments.
  • Automate repetitive manual tasks using code to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Ensure layered security in all solutions throughout their lifecycle.
  • Prioritize work and allocate time effectively at both personal and team levels.
  • Debug complex issues routinely and apply debugging principles successfully.
  • Maintain high service stability by understanding the impact of disruptions on users.

What we're looking for

  • At least 4 years of IT-related work experience or 7 years with no bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in Microsoft Azure/M365/Intune/Entra ID administration, preferably in GCC High.
  • Demonstrable skills in cloud architecture and design, including enterprise solutions.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation for IT operations.
  • Knowledge of identity management, configuration management, and various enterprise tools.
  • Ability to debug complex issues and implement secure, sustainable solutions.

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