Senior Linux Architect — Hybrid Cloud & On-Prem Infra

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a seasoned IT Systems Administrator to strengthen our Linux/Windows-based infrastructure in Long Beach, supporting Terran R operations and manufacturing. You will deploy, configure, and automate production systems across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/GCP), ensuring uptime and security.

We value deep expertise in AD, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise backups, plus a proactive, documentation-driven approach. Join a team that blends autonomy with ownership and impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Linux and Windows systems administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Deep expertise in Linux systems administration including configuration management, patching, and performance tuning.
• Advanced understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise backup solutions.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting at the network/system boundary.
• Proven ability to manage and monitor large environments with emphasis on reliability, automation, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the reliability, scalability, and performance of Relativity’s critical infrastructure platforms in Long Beach, supporting Terran R manufacturing, test, and engineering operations.
• Take ownership of Linux systems administration—deploying, configuring, automating, and maintaining production systems across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/GCP).
• Provide advanced support for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Enterprise Backups, ensuring uptime, data protection, and compliance (AS9100).
• Partner with senior systems engineers to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration.
• Mentor junior administrators, building technical depth and operational maturity.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Windows systems administration

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Automation and scripting

Networking fundamentals

Documentation and troubleshooting

Enterprise backup practices

Tools

Veeam

Commvault

Rubrik

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a seasoned IT Systems Administrator to strengthen our Linux/Windows-based infrastructure in Long Beach, supporting Terran R operations and manufacturing. You will deploy, configure, and automate production systems across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/GCP), ensuring uptime and security.

We value deep expertise in AD, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise backups, plus a proactive, documentation-driven approach. Join a team that blends autonomy with ownership and impact.