Scout Space · 1 day ago
IT Administrator
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expScout Space is a rapidly-growing company focused on transforming spaceflight through innovative data solutions. They are seeking an IT Administrator to establish and manage their internal IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Federal Government regulations and supporting the company's growth.
AerospaceCloud ComputingGeospatialSatellite CommunicationSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and manage internal IT operations, creating documentation and procedures for all IT processes
Provide first-line IT support for employees, triaging hardware, software, and network issues
Implement and maintain IT security controls in alignment with NIST and CMMC standards
Administer and maintain company hardware, networks, and cloud infrastructure
Provide occasional cyber security trainings to team members
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across company systems
Support the management of relationships with technology vendors and service providers
Participate in CMMC preparation and certification activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR in lieu of a degree 4+ additional years of experience
3+ years of experience in IT administration and support
Experience with CMMC and other similar compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, ISO27001)
Strong knowledge of network infrastructure and security principles
Proficiency in managing AWS cloud services
Experience with Microsoft Azure/GCC High environment
Understanding of IT security frameworks and compliance requirements
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Must be eligible to hold a security clearance
Preferred
Certified CMMC Professional certification
Familiarity with government contracting IT requirements
Experience building in-house IT support
ITIL certification or knowledge of ITIL frameworks
Benefits
Open Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
Wellness Stipend
Work From Home Stipend
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability plans
Commuter Benefit
Education Reimbursement
Company
Scout Space
Scout is developing orbital products and services to enable a new era of space safety, transparency, and improved Space Domain Awareness.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.58MKey Investors
AFWERXLeonid Capital PartnersLuminate
2025-09-17Grant· $1.25M
2024-05-03Debt Financing
2023-06-14Seed
Leadership Team
Josiah Gruber
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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