Launch IT Systems Engineer II: Linux & DevOps

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Auckland facility seeks an IT Systems Engineer II – Launch to deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced technical expertise for engineers. You will maintain global IT systems, contribute to infrastructure projects, and help ensure reliability, security, and on-call readiness in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You’ll collaborate across teams, implement deployment standards, and drive continuous improvements to keep mission-critical systems available while supporting growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• 2+ years in a Linux or DevOps focused technology role
• Hands-on experience with the deployment of Linux OS in physical or virtualized environments
• Experience with Enterprise Linux OS architecture and administration
• Proficient in the setup, configuration, upgrade, management, and troubleshooting of Linux-based and open-source systems such as Apache, BIND, HAProxy, NGINX, sendmail/postfix, iptables
• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet), provisioning, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps concepts and tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of networking concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools
• Specialist qualifications in area of expertise: Linux, CCNA, AWS, Microsoft, Azure, etc.
• Experience with mass deployment of devices or IaC
• Experience with Python, Shell, Bash, and/or other languages
• Networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls and HA architecture
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, InfluxDB
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills – able to see the big picture, make connections and appropriate decisions

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex technical issues across network infrastructure, systems, and integrations requiring escalated troubleshooting and analysis
• Deliver subject matter expertise and technical guidance to ensure optimal performance and availability of critical IT systems
• Drive upgrade and maintenance initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and security
• Implement and champion IT infrastructure standards for deployment and management across Space Systems environments
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7/365 Launch Mission Operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and optimize infrastructure solutions that meet organizational needs
• Implement and champion IT infrastructure standards for the deployment and management of Launch environments to ensure:
• Compliance with Rocket Lab Policies
• Compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
• Simplified and consistent environment management practises
• Automated build and maintenance processes
• Improvements to increase reliability of systems
• System High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Clear and concise reporting on usage, uptime, support levels, etc
• Comprehensive documentation of environments and support
• Efficient cost control
• Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals

Skills

IT experience

Linux administration

DevOps practices

Network security

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Equivalent years of experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet

Apache

NGINX

BIND

iptables

Prometheus

Grafana

InfluxDB

Terraform

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Auckland facility seeks an IT Systems Engineer II – Launch to deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced technical expertise for engineers. You will maintain global IT systems, contribute to infrastructure projects, and help ensure reliability, security, and on-call readiness in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You’ll collaborate across teams, implement deployment standards, and drive continuous improvements to keep mission-critical systems available while supporting growth