1d ago

IT Systems Administrator, Mission Systems

Vandenberg, CA

$95k-$115k / year

full-timemidaerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll design, deploy, and support IT infrastructure for mission-critical launch networks at SpaceX. You'll ensure high availability and rapid incident response during high-cadence launch operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering space exploration technology in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design, deploy, and augment IT infrastructure for mission-critical networks
  • Provide direct IT support during launch and test campaigns
  • Perform periodic systems upgrades and maintenance between critical operations
  • Proactively monitor IT services and respond rapidly to incidents
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in IT systems administration
  • Extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows server administration
  • Significant experience designing, deploying, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise networks

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Working knowledge of network protocols and firewall administration
  • Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python) and automation frameworks
  • Experience with virtualization platforms and CI/CD pipelines

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive base salary with long-term incentives including company stock
  • ๐Ÿฅ Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Paid parental leave
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ 401(k) retirement plan with company match

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
  4. 4On-site Interview (if applicable)ยท full day

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and on-call rotation
  • Travel requirement up to 20% including potential time at sea
  • Physical requirements: lift 30 lbs, work at heights
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