IT Infrastructure Systems Architect

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks an IT Infrastructure Systems Architect to design and integrate production IT architectures supporting satellite, launch, weather modeling, and cyber systems. The role focuses on Windows/Linux, patch management, and Zero-Trust security within a DoD-cleared environment.

Onsite, full-time position within Mission IT Operations, reporting to the engineering IT leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline is required.
• 8 years of IT systems administration, infrastructure, or architecture experience.
• Proven Windows and/or Linux expertise across an enterprise.
• Experience designing patch management strategies with compliance.
• Experience embedding security principles (Zero-Trust, firewalls, segmentation).

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with ETG and program offices to translate needs into service requirements.
• Translate internal/external needs into service offerings and design patterns.
• Test patches in hardware-in-the-loop configurations, resolve issues, coordinate installs.
• Integrate IT services across the mission enterprise (software/hardware).
• Implement mission-focused IT services and capabilities.
• Maintain operations of platform/software services for engineering environments.
• Provide Tier 3 administration for unique engineering configurations.
• Represent ETG and program office as liaison with service providers.

Skills

Windows/Linux

IT architecture

Patch management

Zero-Trust

Analytical

Problem solving

Enterprise IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

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 focus es on providing the engineering enterprise with an IT infrastructure enabling engineers to concentrate on their core competenc y without distraction from the infrastructure . Mission IT Operations is looking for a n IT Infrastructure Systems Architect ( Engineering Specialist ) . As engineers ourselves, Mission IT Operations closely identif ies 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 comple x IT sys tem 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 maintain s cyber protection across the mission IT infrastructure while identifying potential solutions to critical technology challenges.

Work Mode l : 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) configuration s , 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
• Demonstrat ed exp ertise in Windows and/or Linu x
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and advanced trouble shooting skills across an enterprise IT environment .
• Proven ability designing and integrating p atch management strategies with compliance requi rements
• 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-defi