Senior IT Systems Engineer I
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer I to join its IT team in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment at its global headquarters in Long Beach, California. The role is responsible for implementing, administering, and operating platform and operating system environments used at Rocket Lab, including VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows Server and Client. The engineer will provide subject matter expertise and guidance for IT systems, manage cloud infrastructure, deliver projects, and help maintain reliable and secure infrastructure through upgrades, maintenance, and continuous improvement. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED and at least 9 total years of experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP.
- Experience with AWS and/or O365 and Azure enterprise environments.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, configuration management, automation, or Infrastructure as Code.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of 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.
- Experience setting up, configuring, and managing Fortinet firewalls.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of cloud infrastructure and project delivery.
- Carry out upgrades and maintenance, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliable, secure infrastructure.
- Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects.
- Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery and packaging, operating system deployment, and configuration management across the enterprise SCCM hierarchy.
- Maintain efficient and effective operation of upgrades or migrations by implementing changes as required.
- Troubleshoot user software or hardware problems in line with project task policies.
- Perform site-specific risk mitigation activities as part of change and configuration management to ensure 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 to support software delivery, packaging, and configuration management of the computing platform environment.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of the total compensation package.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
