IT Infrastructure Systems Architect

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 175,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an IT Infrastructure Systems Architect to design and sustain complex IT systems for the mission IT environment in El Segundo, CA. You’ll merge system administration with architectural thinking to deliver production-grade infrastructure that supports space engineering and launch operations.

Responsibilities include patch management, security architecture integration, and Tier 3 support for specialized hardware setups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology-related discipline.
• 8 years of IT Systems Administration or Architecture experience.
• Expertise in Windows and/or Linux; security-aware design.

Responsibilities

• Interface with ETG and offices to translate needs into service requirements.
• Design, test, and integrate IT architecture patterns across mission IT.
• Administer patch management and security compliance across platforms.
• Coordinate deployments and testing of patches in complex environments.
• Provide Tier 3 support for unique engineering configurations.
• Ensure cyber protection and zero-trust principles in architecture.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Patch management

Security architecture

Zero-Trust

Networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Digital Innovation Division (DID) is accountable for generating and executing integrated strategies, providing governance, and managing internal investments that form the foundation of Aerospace’s digital innovation and transformation. The DID Mission IT pillar supports engineering teams across Aerospace by delivering top-tier IT engineering and support services tailored to meet the unique needs of our engineering community. Mission IT Operations focuses on providing the engineering enterprise with an IT infrastructure enabling engineers to concentrate on their core competency without distraction from the infrastructure. Mission IT Operations is looking for an IT Infrastructure Systems Architect (Engineering Specialist). As engineers ourselves, Mission IT Operations closely identifies with our engineering colleagues and implements technically viable IT services and solutions that integrate seamlessly across multiple space engineering disciplines and customer satellite launch operations.

The role of IT Infrastructure Systems Architect is responsible for devising, defining, developing, integrating, and documenting complex IT system architectures designed to support the engineering IT (aka, mission IT) infrastructure. This technical role combines system administration expertise with innovation and architectural design skills to provide production-level infrastructure services in support of satellite, launch, weather modeling and simulation. This position requires hands on troubleshooting across Windows and/or Linux environments, applying problem-solving skills to resolve issues in complex and evolving technical environments. The position maintains cyber protection across the mission IT infrastructure while identifying potential solutions to critical technology challenges.

Work Model: This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interfacing with Engineering Technology Group (ETG) departments and program offices interpreting needs into service-oriented requirements
• Translating internal and external customer needs into service offerings and architectural design patterns
• Testing system patches against unique, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) configurations, resolving problems, and coordinating installations
• Integrating IT (SW and HW) services across mission enterprise
• Implementing mission-focused services
• Maintaining operations of platform services and software services in support of unique engineering system environments (i.e., HIL, raspberry pi, etc.)
• Providing Tier 3 administration on unique engineering system configurations (i.e., HIL, raspberry pi, etc.)
• Representing internal (ETG and program office) customers as a liaison with service providers

What You Need to be Successful

• Minimum Requirements for IT Infrastructure Systems Architect.
• Bachelor’s degree in technology-related discipline (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, etc.)
• Eight (8) years of experience in IT Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, and/or IT Systems Architecture
• Demonstrated expertise in Windows and/or Linux
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and advanced trouble shooting skills across an enterprise IT environment.
• Proven ability designing and integrating patch management strategies with compliance requirements
• Experience integrating security principles into IT architecture (i.e., Zero-Trust Architecture, firewalls, network segmentation, compliance testing, etc.)

This position requires ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

The position has the potential of TS/SCI submission and polygraph.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master’s or PhD degree in IT-related discipline (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Technology Management, etc.)
• Experience with virtualization (i.e., VMWare, Hyper‑V, Xen, KVM, etc.)
• Knowledge of “cloud native” technologies (CNCF Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, etc.)
• Knowledge certification in one or more commercial cloud technologies (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Experience configuring a software‑defined network (SDN) or software‑defined access (SDA) Cybersecurity certifications (i.e., CompTIA A+, Cisco’s CCNA
• Experience with workflow automation and understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and security checks
• Understanding of ITIL® framework

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $117,300.00 - $175,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry‑leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.