Senior IT Platform Engineer – VMware, Kubernetes & Linux

Rocket Lab USA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer I - Platform to be based onsite at our Albuquerque, NM facility. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating platform environments across VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows, with emphasis on automation via Ansible and standards-driven configuration management.

You will lead upgrades, deployment planning, and continuous improvement to deliver secure, highly available infrastructure that supports launch operations and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent (total 9+ years).
• 3+ years in a platform-focused technology role.
• Strong experience with Ansible.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, VMware, Linux configuration management, automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Enable Rocket Lab engineers globally by leveraging platform technology to design, manufacture, and manage rocket and space systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of platform infrastructure and projects.
• Lead upgrades, maintenance, and continuous improvement for reliable, secure infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and deployment of platform infrastructure projects (VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows) for AOI goals.
• Champion configuration management standards and automation deployments to ensure compliance, reliability, and cost control.

Skills

IT experience

Platform focused tech

Ansible

Kubernetes

VMware

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Kubernetes

VMware

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer I - Platform to be based onsite at our Albuquerque, NM facility. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating platform environments across VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows, with emphasis on automation via Ansible and standards-driven configuration management.

You will lead upgrades, deployment planning, and continuous improvement to deliver secure, highly available infrastructure that supports launch operations and