Information Systems Administrator

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Information Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day IT, cybersecurity, and infrastructure leadership across the organization. This role supports IT systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure planning and implementation, while coordinating with engineering programs and external partners as needed.

Located in Hawthorne, CA, the role offers a competitive base salary with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in System Administration, DevOps, cloud, and network support.
• CompTIA Security+ certification and DoD 8570 IAT/IAM readiness.
• Ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical administration for IT, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate with partners and support cybersecurity, systems, and deployments.
• Manage assets: provisioning, maintenance, deprovisioning, and procurement.
• Support IT resource administration and software accounts.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Networking

Scripting Bash/YAML

Terraform/Ansible

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Security+

Security clearance eligible

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

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 account
• 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

• Ownership – Play a key role in shaping Quantum Space’s IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity foundation
• Innovation – Direct impact across engineering, operations, and business systems
• Impact – An opportunity to design and deploy architecture, tooling, and security strategy in a fast-moving, build-and-iterate environment
• Growth – Advance your career by building scalable infrastructure, strengthening security capabilities, and shaping the systems that enable engineering innovation and mission success.
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Base Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

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.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.