Linux & DevOps Systems Engineer II

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Auckland is seeking an IT Systems Engineer II to deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced technical expertise to engineers. You will contribute to infrastructure projects, maintain global IT systems, and support mission-critical operations onsite at the Auckland facility.

The role requires 5+ years in IT, strong Linux/DevOps experience, and hands-on administration of Linux-based systems, with emphasis on reliability, security and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• 2+ years in a Linux/DevOps focused role
• Hands-on Linux OS deployment in physical or virtual environments
• Experience with Enterprise Linux OS architecture and administration
• Proficient with Apache, BIND, HAProxy, NGINX, sendmail/postfix, iptables

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex issues across network, systems and integrations requiring escalated troubleshooting and analysis
• Provide technical guidance for optimal performance and availability of critical IT systems
• Lead upgrade and maintenance initiatives focusing on reliability and security
• Implement IT infrastructure standards for deployment and management
• Participate in on-call rotation supporting 24/7 Launch Mission Operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy infrastructure solutions
• Create clear reporting on usage, uptime and support levels
• Document environments and support comprehensively

Skills

Linux

DevOps

Networking

Open-Source

Troubleshooting

IaC

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Rocket Lab Auckland is seeking an IT Systems Engineer II to deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced technical expertise to engineers. You will contribute to infrastructure projects, maintain global IT systems, and support mission-critical operations onsite at the Auckland facility.

The role requires 5+ years in IT, strong Linux/DevOps experience, and hands-on administration of Linux-based systems, with emphasis on reliability, security and operational excellence.