Senior IT Systems Engineer I

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketlab is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join their team onsite at their California headquarters in Long Beach. This role involves managing various platform and operating system environments, including VMware and Kubernetes, while ensuring efficient cloud infrastructure operations.

You will work closely with IT and engineering teams, lead projects, automate processes, and troubleshoot system issues. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a strong background in IT systems engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT systems engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple IT environments including cloud services.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in managing IT systems.
• Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects.
• Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Kubernetes

AWS and/or O365 & Azure

Configuration Management

Backup and Storage Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

Linux

NetApp

Pure Storage

Job description

SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior IT Engineer will join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for the implementation, administration, and operation of the different platform and operating system environments that are in use at Rocket Lab. These platforms and operating systems include VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows Server and Client.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of the cloud infrastructure and the delivery of projects.
• Carry out upgrades, maintenance, and with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects.
• Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals.
• Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery/packaging, operating system deployment, and configuration management to distribute throughout enterprise SCCM hierarchy.
• Maintain the efficient and effective operation of upgrades or migrations by implementing changes as required.
• Troubleshoot user software or hardware problems in line with project tasks policies.
• Perform site‑specific risk mitigation activities as part of change/configuration management to ensure smooth implementation of, and transition to, new system software delivery/packaging and configuration management automation capabilities.
• Create, test, and distribute common operating systems, application packages, scripts, batch programs to provide software delivery/packaging and configuration management of the computing platform environment.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED (9+ total years).
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Windows Server Administration: Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP.
  • AWS and/or O365 & Azure enterprise environments.
  • One or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code.
  • One or more of the following: Server and Storage hardware, Backups, NetApp, Pure Storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, VOIP phone systems.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Specialist qualification in area of expertise: AWS, Azure, Microsoft, etc.
• Juniper or Cisco network switching IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.
• One or more of the following: Security frameworks / technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CMMC, CUI.
• Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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