Sr IT Systems Engineer Verified today
About the Role
The Sr IT Systems Engineer is a senior-level position responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure IT infrastructure while leading and mentoring junior system administrators. You will manage cloud computing platforms, implement advanced security technologies, lead IT projects using established methodologies, and develop automation scripts to streamline processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure IT infrastructure
- Manage and optimize cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Implement advanced security technologies and practices to protect company data and systems
- Lead IT projects using established project management methodologies
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators
- Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve IT process efficiency
- Perform advanced systems administration tasks, including performance tuning and system optimization
- Utilize performance analysis tools to monitor and improve system performance
- Manage and troubleshoot complex networking and distributed computing environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and initiatives
- Write proposals, technical papers, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
- Act as a vendor liaison and represent the company in presentations to customers, clients, and professional peers
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
About You
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master's degree plus 6+ years experience)
- Typically 8+ years of related IT systems experience
- Advanced knowledge of systems administration plus 3+ years of cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and secure infrastructure
- Experience with advanced security technologies and practices
- Knowledge of IT project management methodologies
- Ability to lead and mentor junior system administrators
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write proposals or papers, act as a vendor liaison, make presentations, and work closely with upper management
- Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes
- Expertise in operating systems, including understanding of paging and swapping, inter-process communications, device drivers, file system concepts (inode, clustering, logical partitions), and the ability to use performance analysis to tune systems
- Solid understanding of networking and distributed computing environment concepts, including routing, bridging, switching, client/server programming, and consistent network-wide filesystem design
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)
- Proficiency in advanced scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Compensation
Pay Range: $135,864.00 - $186,813.00
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Sierra Space offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and 3 weeks paid time off.
About Sierra Space
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets, and enable space exploration.