Sr. IT Systems Administrator, Mission Systems

SR. IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - MISSION SYSTEMS 

SpaceX is looking for a Sr. IT Systems Administrator with deep knowledge and broad experience across multiple technologies including networking, Windows and Linux based enterprise systems, and general application support. This employee will be a member of the Information Technology team directly supporting our launch infrastructure; they must be comfortable working on mission-critical systems with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The candidate should be a self-starter, and self-motivator, and possess the ingenuity to excel at this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the availability and health of mission-critical systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical problems
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
• Monitor and analyze system performance and implement performance improvements
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT systems, processes, and procedures
• Ensure that systems are configured and maintained in compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g. ITAR, ISO, NIST)
• Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity an interplanetary species
• Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in IT systems administration
• 1+ years of experience with Linux and Windows servers in physical and virtualized enterprise environments
• 1+ years of experience with networking technologies and enterprise switch management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), firewalls, and security technologies
• Python, Bash, PowerShell (or similar) scripting experience 
• Familiarity with Active Directory and multi-platform authentication/identification environments
• Expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures, with high availability, fault tolerance, performance tuning, monitoring, and statistics/metrics collection
• Advanced networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls and HA architecture
• Expert working knowledge, including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot, Windows-based systems and services (i.e. SCCM, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)
• Experience with Linux services such as MySQL, InfluxDB, Grafana, NGINX, Apache
• Experience with industrial control systems (PLCs, RIOS, DAQs, SCADA)
• Expertise in source code and version control tools
• Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps concepts and tools
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Willing to work extended hours or weekends as necessary
• Willing to be on after-hours on-call rotation
• Willing to travel (up to 20%) 
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay Range:    
IT Systems Administrator/Senior: $105,000.00-$140,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.