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iRocket · 2 months ago

IT Specialist/Systems Administrator

New Hyde Park, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

iRocket is engineering fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable responsive, cost-effective, and sustainable access to space. We are seeking an IT Specialist/Systems Administrator to support and grow our internal systems, networks, and infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across the company.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

Responsibilities

Maintain, support, and monitor internal IT systems (servers, workstations, network, cloud services, backups)

Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, patches, and system improvements

Administer identity and access management, permissions, and directory services

Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; provide helpdesk support

Ensure cybersecurity best practices, security monitoring, and incident response

Document IT architecture, policies, procedures, and system configurations

Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors

Support onboarding/offboarding of employees with IT provisioning

Qualification

Systems administrationNetworkingCloud platformsCybersecurityDocumentationMultitaskingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of experience as a systems administrator, IT engineer, or similar role

Experience managing Windows, macOS, and Linux environments

Hands-on experience with networking (firewalls, VPN, switches, routing)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure

Strong security mindset: experience with endpoint security, access controls, monitoring tools

Ability to document, communicate, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proven ability to multitask, respond to urgent issues, and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Company

iRocket

iRocket is a fully autonomous reusable small launch vehicle manufacturer, utilizing 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Founded in 2018

New York, New York, USA

11-50 employees

http://irocketusa.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$33M

Key Investors

Village Global

2025-07-25Acquired

2022-06-09Undisclosed· $33M

Leadership Team

Asad Malik

CEO

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