Senior IT Systems Engineer: Cloud, Security & Automation

Sierra Space Corporation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation seeks a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will lead IT projects, mentor junior admins, and drive automation for efficiency and security.

The role emphasizes cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), advanced security, and cross‑functional collaboration with teams, stakeholders, and vendors. Strong writing and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or higher) or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration plus 3+ years of cloud computing platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Designing and implementing scalable and secure infrastructure.
• Experience with advanced security technologies and IT project management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure.
• Lead IT projects using established PM methodologies.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline IT processes.
• Mentor and coach junior system administrators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT initiatives.

Skills

Systems administration

Cloud computing

Security technologies

IT project management

Mentoring juniors

Networking concepts

Performance tuning

Proposals & papers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Masters +6 yrs experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation seeks a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will lead IT projects, mentor junior admins, and drive automation for efficiency and security.

The role emphasizes cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), advanced security, and cross‑functional collaboration with teams, stakeholders, and vendors. Strong writing and presentation skills are essential.