Senior IT Systems Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
IT
Rocket Lab’s IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations.
SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Based onsite at Rocket Lab's facility in Albuquerque, NM, the Senior IT Systems Engineer will join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for providing systems and IT support.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED (9+ total years).
• In-depth knowledge of: Windows Server Administration: Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP.
• AWS and/or O365 & Azure enterprise environments.
• One or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code.
• One or more of the following: Server and Storage hardware, Backups, NetApp, Pure Storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, VOIP phone systems

Nice To Haves

• Specialist qualification in area of expertise: CISM, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, etc.
• Juniper or Cisco network switching IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.
• One or more of the following: Security frameworks / technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CMMC, CUI
• Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of the cloud infrastructure and the delivery of projects.
• Carry out upgrades, maintenance, and with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects.
• Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level