Launch IT Systems Administrator – Mission-Critical Ops

SpaceX; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Systems Administrator for its Vandenberg Village location. The candidate will support networking and applications in a mission-critical environment, ensuring safe and reliable launch operations. Key responsibilities include designing IT infrastructure, providing direct IT support during launches, and maintaining systems compliance. Requirements include 3+ years of IT system administration experience, proficiency in Linux and Windows servers, and expertise in enterprise networks. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration.
• Extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows server administration.
• Significant experience designing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and augment IT infrastructure for mission-critical networks.
• Provide direct IT support during launch and test campaigns.
• Monitor IT services and respond rapidly to incidents.

Skills

Linux server administration

Windows server administration

Network protocols

Scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python)

Automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible)

Active Directory

Troubleshooting industrial control networks

Education

3+ years of experience in IT systems administration

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Systems Administrator for its Vandenberg Village location. The candidate will support networking and applications in a mission-critical environment, ensuring safe and reliable launch operations. Key responsibilities include designing IT infrastructure, providing direct IT support during launches, and maintaining systems compliance. Requirements include 3+ years of IT system administration experience, proficiency in Linux and Windows servers, and expertise in enterprise networks. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.