Senior Systems Administrator - IT Engineer

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Lunar Outpost, located in Colorado, seeks a passionate Senior Systems Administrator to drive our space robotics initiatives. In this role, you will implement and manage systems across the organization, collaborating with IT and Security leadership on critical projects.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or DevOps, possess extensive experience in systems administration, and be adept in Microsoft Azure. We offer comprehensive health coverage, vacation time, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in direct experience in Systems/Network Administration.
• 2+ years in general IT experience.
• Azure Fundamentals Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support system backups.
• Support the development and management of ESXI/VMWare environments.
• Work with security teams to design and implement compliance controls.

Skills

Systems/Network Administration

Microsoft Azure

Shell scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

AWS Management

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or DevOps

Tools

ESXI

Terraform

SharePoint Online

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the implementation, development, and management of systems and servers across the company. This role will work directly with IT and Security leadership to develop maintenance schedules, design new environments, and support company projects.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support system backups
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and workflows
• Support the development and management of ESXI/VMWare environments
• Develop, manage, and support Microsoft Azure environments
• Manage and support SharePoint Online and its integrations
• Support and maintain multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
• Work with security teams to design and implement controls related to company compliance obligations such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53
• Support complex multi-domain Okta deployments
• Design and implement Okta Flows as needed
• Work with endpoint team and service desk to support ticket escalations
• Prioritize work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to work after normal business hours and on weekends as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in either Information Technology or DevOps or equivalent experience
• 4+ Years in direct experience in Systems/Network Administration
• 2+ Years in general IT experience
• Azure Fundamentals – Certification
• Experience Managing AWS and ESXI
• Familiarity with NIST Frameworks
• Excellent shell language knowledge
• Adept at writing scripts in Bash, Python, and PowerShell
• A deep sense of accountability for your project decisions and actions
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Administrator Associate – Certification
• Experience in using terraform
• Experience working in an aerospace or defense environment
• Experience with Administration Support of:
  • Multi-Site Networks
  • Windows Servers
  • Multi-Tenant Office365
  • Active Directory Hybrid Environments
• Experience working in an aerospace or defense environment
• Familiarity with MacOS
• Experience with MDM platforms preferably Intune and Jamf Pro

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.