Senior IT Systems Administrator

Katalyst Space Technologies•Broomfield, CO

30d•$110,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Katalyst is building robotic spacecraft to enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are routine. This role involves owning and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure, including endpoints, networks, identity management systems, SaaS applications, and cloud-based services. The administrator will manage user lifecycles, administer critical business systems like Microsoft 365, and partner with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable IT solutions supporting spacecraft development and mission operations. Responsibilities also include providing technical support, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement of IT operations through automation and best practices.

Requirements

6+ years of experience administering corporate IT systems in a fast-paced technology, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), endpoint management, identity and access management, and SaaS administration.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, wireless networking, and firewall concepts.
Experience managing Windows and Linux endpoints, including deployment, patching, security hardening, and lifecycle management.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to balance day-to-day support and strategic infrastructure improvements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting environments subject to NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, or other government security and compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with MDM platforms such as Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Kandji, or similar endpoint management tools.
Familiarity with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or infrastructure-as-code tools.
Experience with gitlab and pipeline infrastructure
Experience with IaC
Experience supporting engineering organizations that utilize CAD, simulation, embedded systems, or development environments.
Previous experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, space systems, or other mission-critical technology industries.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain Katalyst's IT infrastructure, including endpoints, networks, identity management systems, SaaS applications, and cloud-based services.
Manage user lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, account provisioning, access control, and compliance with security policies.
Administer Microsoft 365, device management platforms, collaboration tools, and other critical business systems.
Partner with engineering, security, and operations teams to implement and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable IT solutions that support spacecraft development and mission operations.
Provide responsive technical support, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, document processes, and continuously improve IT operations through automation and best practices.