IT Systems Engineer I — Cloud, Automation & Windows/Linux

Rocket Lab

Auckland

On-site

NZD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an IT Systems Engineer I to join our Auckland Production Complex, responsible for implementing, administering, and operating diverse platform environments including VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows Server. You’ll deliver reliable infrastructure, drive upgrades, and lead deployment projects with a global, cross-functional team.

You’ll work on automation for software delivery and configuration management, support changes, and mitigate risks in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a high school diploma or GED.
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server Administration (AD, GPO, DNS/DHCP).
AWS and/or O365/Azure enterprise environments.
Experience with Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, and IaC/Automation.
Exposure to storage hardware and backup concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise to deliver and support IT systems via cloud infrastructure management.
Carry out upgrades and maintenance with a focus on reliability and security.
Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with IT, engineering and business teams across Rocket Lab.
Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery, OS deployment and configuration management.
Support upgrades or migrations by implementing changes as required.
Troubleshoot software or hardware problems in line with project tasks.
Perform site-specific risk mitigation as part of change/configuration management.
Create, test, and distribute OS/app packages to manage computing environments.