Rocket Lab · 2 days ago
Senior IT Systems Engineer I
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior IT Systems Engineer will support the implementation and operation of infrastructure as code environments, ensuring reliable and secure IT systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of the cloud infrastructure and the delivery of projects
Carry out upgrades, maintenance, and with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure
Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects
Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals
Create and sustain automated processes for software delivery/packaging, operating system deployment, and configuration management to distribute throughout enterprise SCCM hierarchy
Manage Desktop Patching through WSUS
Maintain the efficient and effective operation of upgrades or migrations by implementing changes as required
Troubleshoot user software or hardware problems in line with project tasks policies
Perform site-specific risk mitigation activities as part of change/configuration management to ensure smooth implementation of, and transition to, new system software delivery/packaging and configuration management automation capabilities
Create, test, and distribute common operating systems, application packages, scripts, batch programs to provide software delivery/packaging and configuration management of the computing platform environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED (9+ total years)
In-depth knowledge of: Windows Server Administration: Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP
In-depth knowledge of: AWS and/or O365 & Azure enterprise environments
In-depth knowledge of: One or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code
In-depth knowledge of: One or more of the following: Server and Storage hardware, Backups, NetApp, Pure Storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, VOIP phone systems
Preferred
Specialist qualification in area of expertise: CISM, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, etc
Juniper or Cisco network switching IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc
One or more of the following: Security frameworks / technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CMMC, CUI
Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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