Senior IT Systems Engineer I Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The Role
Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior IT Systems Engineer will join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for the implementation, administration, and operation of platform and operating system environments including VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows Server and Client.
What You'll Do
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on IT systems through efficient management of cloud infrastructure and project delivery
- Carry out upgrades and maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement to provide reliable and secure infrastructure
- Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects
- Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery, packaging, operating system deployment, and configuration management across enterprise SCCM hierarchy
- 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
- Create, test, and distribute common operating systems and application packages to manage the computing platform environment
Required Qualifications
- 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
- In-depth knowledge of AWS and/or O365 and Azure enterprise environments
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: Server and Storage hardware, Backups, NetApp, Pure Storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, VOIP phone systems
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialist qualification in area of expertise: AWS, Azure, Microsoft, etc.
- Juniper or Cisco network switching, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.
- One or more of the following: Security frameworks/technology such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CMMC, CUI
- Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range (CA only): $115,000 - $140,000 USD. Salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Benefits include: top tier medical HMO and PPO with 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, and food and drinks.
Working Conditions
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.