IT Specialist/Systems Administrator

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. • New Hyde Park, NY

111d

About The Position

iRocket is engineering fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable responsive, cost-effective, and sustainable access to space. Our team is building both the space hardware and the ground / facility infrastructure needed to support frequent launches and mission operations. We are seeking an IT Specialist/Systems Administrator to support and grow our internal systems, networks, and infrastructure. This role will be key in ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience as a systems administrator, IT engineer, or similar role
• Experience managing Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
• Hands-on experience with networking (firewalls, VPN, switches, routing)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure
• Strong security mindset: experience with endpoint security, access controls, monitoring tools
• Ability to document, communicate, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to multitask, respond to urgent issues, and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and monitor internal IT systems (servers, workstations, network, cloud services, backups)
• Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, patches, and system improvements
• Administer identity and access management, permissions, and directory services
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; provide helpdesk support
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices, security monitoring, and incident response
• Document IT architecture, policies, procedures, and system configurations
• Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors
• Support onboarding/offboarding of employees with IT provisioning

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees