Senior IT Systems Engineer I

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior IT Systems Engineer I to support the implementation, administration, and operation of platform and operating system environments in its fast-paced manufacturing environment. Based onsite at the company’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the role supports environments including VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows Server and Client. The engineer provides subject matter expertise and guidance for IT systems, manages cloud infrastructure, delivers projects, and carries out upgrades and maintenance with a focus on reliable, secure infrastructure and continuous improvement. The role also leads infrastructure project planning and deployment, works with IT, engineering, and business professionals, and creates and sustains automation for software delivery, operating system deployment, and configuration management across the enterprise SCCM hierarchy. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED and at least 9 years of total experience.
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP.
Experience with AWS and/or enterprise O365 and Azure environments.
Experience in one or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, configuration management, automation, or infrastructure as code.
Experience in one or more of the following: server and storage hardware, backups, NetApp, Pure Storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, or VOIP phone systems.
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Specialist qualification in an area of expertise, such as AWS, Azure, or Microsoft.
Experience with Juniper or Cisco network switching, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, or firewalls.
Experience with security frameworks or technology such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CMMC, or CUI.
Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems.
Efficiently manage cloud infrastructure and deliver projects.
Carry out upgrades and maintenance, focusing on continuous improvement and reliable, secure infrastructure.
Lead planning and deployment of infrastructure projects.
Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery and packaging, operating system deployment, and configuration management across the enterprise SCCM hierarchy.
Maintain effective operation of upgrades and migrations by implementing changes as required.
Troubleshoot user software and hardware problems in line with project tasks and policies.
Perform site-specific risk mitigation activities as part of change and configuration management to support smooth implementation and transition to new system software delivery, packaging, and configuration management automation capabilities.
Create, test, and distribute common operating systems, application packages, scripts, and batch programs for software delivery, packaging, and configuration management of the computing platform environment.

Benefits

Company stock as part of total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.