Sr Linux Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off 3 weeks

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure across cloud environments such as AWS or Azure. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring junior admins, and driving automation to improve efficiency.

You will manage complex networking and distributed computing environments, write proposals and documentation, and stay current with industry trends to advance space-based tech and protect national security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration plus 3+ years of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with advanced security technologies and IT project management methodologies.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior system administrators.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure IT infrastructure.
• Lead IT projects using established project management methodologies.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline IT processes.
• Manage and optimize cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior admins.

Skills

Systems administration

Cloud computing

Mentoring

Performance tuning

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Masters +6 yrs experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

About the Role

The Sr IT Systems Engineer is a senior-level role designed for professionals with extensive experience in systems administration, cloud computing, and infrastructure design. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure IT infrastructure, as well as leading and mentoring junior system administrators. The role involves managing cloud computing platforms, implementing advanced security technologies, and leading IT projects using established project management methodologies. Additionally, the Sr IT Systems Engineer will develop automation scripts, perform advanced systems administration tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and initiatives.

In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure IT infrastructure while managing and optimizing cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. You will implement advanced security technologies and practices to protect company data and systems and lead IT projects using established project management methodologies. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators will be a key responsibility, along with developing and maintaining automation scripts to streamline IT processes and improve efficiency. You will perform advanced systems administration tasks, including performance tuning and system optimization, and utilize performance analysis tools to monitor and improve system performance. Additionally, you will manage and troubleshoot complex networking and distributed computing environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives. Your role will also involve writing proposals, technical papers, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, acting as a vendor liaison, and representing the company in presentations to customers, clients, and professional peers. Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies will be essential to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor\'s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration plus 3+ years of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and secure infrastructure.
• Experience with advanced security technologies and practices.
• Knowledge of IT project management methodologies.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior system administrators.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write proposals or papers, act as a vendor liaison, make presentations to customers or client audiences or professional peers, and work closely with upper management.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes.
• Expertise of an operating system; understanding of paging and swapping, inter-process communications, devices and what device drivers do, file system concepts (inode, clustering, logical partitions), and the ability to use performance analysis to tune systems.
• A solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts, including principles of routing, bridging and switching, client/server programming, and the design of consistent network-wide filesystem layouts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
• Proficiency in advanced scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation:

Pay Range:

$135,864.00 - $186,813.00

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education,experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporationis an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment withSierra Spaceor at any stage of the recruitment process, pleasecontact us.