Space IT Systems Admin: Secure, Scalable Infra

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity‑Based Compensation

Highly Competitive PTO and Holidays

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Space Kinetic seeks a mid-level Infrastructure & Systems Administrator to maintain and scale our IT infrastructure supporting engineering, manufacturing, simulation, secure collaboration, and export-controlled programs.

You will work across servers, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, M365, and engineering systems; the ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, networking, information systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 to 7 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure or enterprise systems.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments (Ubuntu or Rocky Linux preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switches, and wireless networks.
• Experience with virtualization platforms, preferably Proxmox, plus backup and monitoring technologies.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments, including Ubuntu or Rocky Linux.
• Manage Proxmox virtualization environments and deploy new infrastructure as the company grows.
• Support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, and SharePoint.
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, routing, VLANs, VPNs, wireless networks, and related network infrastructure.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives and CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts.
• Monitor infrastructure health, resolve technical issues, respond to incidents, and maintain system availability.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery processes, engineering applications, technical infrastructure, and license servers.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell or Bash while maintaining infrastructure documentation and operating procedures.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

PowerShell/Bash scripting

Proxmox virtualization

Microsoft 365/Entra ID/Intune/Exchange

Cybersecurity basics

Education

IT degree or equivalent

Tools

Proxmox

PowerShell

Bash

Microsoft 365 suite

Entra ID/Intune/Exchange/SharePoint

Job description

Space Kinetic seeks a mid-level Infrastructure & Systems Administrator to maintain and scale our IT infrastructure supporting engineering, manufacturing, simulation, secure collaboration, and export-controlled programs.

You will work across servers, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, M365, and engineering systems; the ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment.