Information Systems Administrator

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

401(k) matching

Equity participation

Job summary

Quantum Space in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking an experienced Information Systems Administrator to manage IT, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives, including systems, cybersecurity, and cloud services. You will collaborate with engineering programs and external partners to ensure reliable operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on administration across Linux, Windows, and macOS, IaC tooling, cloud platforms, security compliance, and deployment automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in System Administration, DevOps, cloud, and network support.
• CompTIA Security+ certification and the ability to maintain DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM certification.
• The ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day IT, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives within the organization.
• Provide technical advice and administration for all company IT resources and software accounts.
• Coordinate and manage assets including procurement, provisioning, maintenance, and deprovisioning.
• May participate in identification, evaluation and recommendations on IT based solutions and vendors.
• Supports the implementation and administration of cyber security systems to protect all Quantum Space devices, software, and related IT systems.
• Facilitate the implementation of software and hardware systems necessary for efficient business operations throughout Quantum Space.

Skills

Linux

macOS

Windows

Networking

Scripting Bash

YAML

IaC Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Git

Cloud

SAML

Containers

CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Git

Azure

AWS

Docker

AWS

IdP/SAML

Git

Job description

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We’re Looking For

An experienced Information Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day technical administration for information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives across the organization. This role supports IT systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure planning and implementation, while coordinating closely with engineering programs and external partners as needed.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Supporting day-to-day technical implementation of information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives within the organization.
• Provide technical advice and administration for all company IT resources and software accounts.
• Coordinates and manages assets including procurement, provisioning, maintenance, and deprovisioning.
• May participate in identification, evaluation and recommendations on IT based solutions and vendors.
• Supports the implementation and administration of cyber security systems to protect all Quantum Space devices, software, and related IT systems.
• Facilitate the implementation of software and hardware systems necessary for efficient business operations throughout Quantum Space.

What It Takes

• Provide advanced support of a diverse array of operating systems across platforms: Linux (Debian-based and RHEL-based distributions), macOS, and Windows.
• Support and implement interoperability between different operating system architectures within the corporate and I&T application boundaries.
• Understand various networking technologies and the ability to provide logical network implementations, including routing, switching, access-control, and LAN/VLAN/WLAN methodologies.
• Understand scripting languages (BASH/Shell/YAML) and development of scripts consistent with automation processes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) and working through source code control.
• Advanced hardware and network troubleshooting and resolution.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Knowledge of IdP/SAML integration.
• Knowledge of virtualization, containerization, micro-services, and IaaS / PaaS / SaaS services.
• Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment and source control services, support, and deployment.
• The ability to troubleshoot software and OS issues through data aggregation and log review.
• Coordination of project activities and work for engineering programs.
• The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including development of playbooks, runbooks, and procedures.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in System Administration, DevOps, cloud, and network support.
• CompTIA Security+ certification and the ability to maintain DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM certification.
• The ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.

What You’ll Get

• A key role in shaping Quantum Space’s IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity foundation.
• Direct impact across engineering, operations, and business systems.
• An opportunity to design and deploy architecture, tooling, and security strategy in a fast-moving, build-and-iterate environment.
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.