Senior IT Systems Engineer Verified today
About K2 Space
K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. Backed by over $1 billion in funding and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, K2 is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space. With multiple launches planned for 2027 and scaling to 100 satellites per year, the company is engineering spacecraft to survive harsh radiation environments and capitalize on heavy-lift launch vehicles.
The Role
As Senior IT Systems Engineer, you are the architect of enterprise infrastructure that hundreds of people depend on every day. You own mission-critical systems, drive complex projects from planning to production, and set technical direction for infrastructure scaling. Every system you harden, every cloud migration you lead, and every automation script you ship makes the organization faster, safer, and more resilient.
Responsibilities
- Architect, deploy, and administer enterprise systems including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V)
- Design and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning through deployment, including migrations, upgrades, and new system rollouts
- Monitor system performance and availability; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and points of failure
- Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices across systems and security domains
- Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions; conduct regular testing and documentation
- Collaborate with the security team to harden systems, apply patches, and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171 or CMMC
- Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors; provide technical recommendations to leadership
- Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier 3 support issues across infrastructure and systems
- Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff; conduct knowledge sharing and contribute to team documentation
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or infrastructure roles
- Deep expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS) administration
- Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V)
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
- Demonstrated experience with system monitoring, performance optimization, and incident response
- Knowledge of IT security frameworks and best practices
- Experience managing backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
Location
Los Angeles, CA