Staff IT Systems Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 152,100 - 190,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is seeking an IT professional to manage core infrastructure and systems. The role involves contributing to strategic planning and ensuring system reliability while fostering an inclusive environment. Applicants should have a B.S. in Computer Science and 3+ years of experience. The position offers competitive compensation between $152,100 and $190,100, emphasizing skills in identity management and strong communication. This company is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of automation and operational tooling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to roadmaps and capacity plans.
• Administer core IT infrastructure and systems.
• Execute device management across various platforms.

Skills

Hands-on familiarity with identity management (Okta/Entra)

Expertise in Windows operating systems

Excellent communication skills

Technical skills in SaaS systems

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related IT/Engineering discipline

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Atlassian

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all‑electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all‑electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do

• Strategy & Planning: Contribute to roadmaps, OKRs, and capacity plans for each pillar, including EUS, Systems, Endpoint, and Digital Workplace.
• Infrastructure Management: Administer and ensure the reliability of core IT infrastructure hardware and systems, such as VDI, identity, collaboration, SaaS platforms, directory services, and authentication.
• Architecture & Design: Contribute to systems architecture decisions and ensure scalable, secure configurations.
• Endpoint Strategy: Execute the device management across macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms.
• Collaboration Tools: Administer and support tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Notion, and Atlassian.
• Governance & Compliance: Support the implementation of IT governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.
• Automation & Integration: Drive integration, automation, and tool governance to reduce friction across teams.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Partner with Security, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure a secure and productive environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Computer Science or related IT/Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on familiarity with identity management (Okta/Entra), endpoint management tools, and core SaaS systems.
• Scaling: Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Windows Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems and system administration, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Windows certifications are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering‑driven, hybrid, or multi‑site organizations.
• Experience supporting executive teams or high‑velocity engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of automation, workflow orchestration, and operational tooling.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2, FedRAMP, CMMC, or ISO 27001.

For this position we are targeting a base pay between $152,100 – $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.