Sr. IT Systems Engineer

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human life on Mars and make humanity an interplanetary species.
$135,000 - $180,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join their mission of making humanity an interplanetary species. This role is integral to the company's IT infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft-based technologies and systems that support SpaceX's ambitious goals.

The position requires an experienced professional who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining critical IT systems across the organization. As a member of the Information Technology Windows Infrastructure team, you'll work on systems that directly support SpaceX's engineering teams and their groundbreaking work in space technology.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of hands-on experience with Windows operating system engineering and architecture, along with deep expertise in Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication environments. Your role will involve building highly-resilient, scalable systems and implementing robust security measures, including PKI standards, KMS, and HSM implementations.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company at the forefront of space technology. You'll work in a fast-paced, challenging environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's mission to enable human life on Mars. The role offers competitive compensation ($135,000 - $180,000) and comprehensive benefits, including equity opportunities, medical coverage, and 401(k).

The position requires someone who can thrive in a dynamic environment, handle mission-critical systems, and work collaboratively with diverse teams. You'll be responsible for creating and managing processes, systems, and tools that support SpaceX's ambitious goals. This role is perfect for a professional who is passionate about space exploration and wants to contribute to humanity's next giant leap.

Due to ITAR requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where merit and competence drive success.

Last updated 13 hours ago

Responsibilities For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

  • Work with engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support Microsoft enterprise software platforms
  • Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems
  • Make recommendations and implement improvements using change control methodology
  • Design and deliver creative solutions working with internal business units
  • Drive architecture designs considering interoperability, scale, efficiency, and business continuity
  • Implement security measures including PKI standards, KMS, HSM, and certificate management
  • Develop scripting and automation solutions to address issues at scale

Requirements For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Linux
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with Windows operating system engineering and architecture
  • Experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication
  • Experience with Windows-based systems and services configuration and management
  • Scripting experience in PowerShell with source code and version control tools
  • Experience with cryptography fundamentals: PKI standards, data encryption or key management
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave

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