Senior IT Systems Engineer: Cloud, Security & Automation

sierraspace; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). You will lead IT projects, mentor junior admins, and develop automation scripts to improve efficiency.

The role requires extensive systems administration experience, strong security practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support space-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration and 3+ years in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Ability to design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure.
• Manage cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and security technologies.
• Lead IT projects using established project management methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline IT processes and performance-tuning tasks.

Skills

Systems administration

Cloud computing

Infrastructure design

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

AWS

Azure

Automation scripts

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). You will lead IT projects, mentor junior admins, and develop automation scripts to improve efficiency.

The role requires extensive systems administration experience, strong security practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support space-related initiatives.