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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nSR. IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, IT APPLICATIONS \nAs a Senior IT Systems Administrator, you will serve as a key technical leader and Subject Matter Expert for our collaborative platforms-especially the full Atlassian suite (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and more)-while architecting and maintaining critical integrations that connect SaaS tools, CRM, ERP, billing systems, and internal applications. \nYou will design, build, and support RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and webhooks with a strong focus on security, reliability, data transformation, and real-time synchronization. You’ll identify automation opportunities, implement monitoring and alerting, create clear documentation, and partner directly with stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve efficiency across the organization. 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