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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, MISSION SYSTEMS \nSpaceX is looking for a highly skilled and versatile Launch Sr. IT Systems Administrator to support the networking, compute, and application support needs of our launch environment. This role is critical to enabling safe, reliable, and high-cadence launch operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate thrives in mission-critical settings, brings a strong sense of urgency balanced with operational excellence, and is comfortable operating as a technical generalist across multiple IT disciplines.\n RESPONSIBILITIES: \nDesign, deploy and augment IT infrastructure including networking, server, and desktop hardware that directly supports mission-critical networks across the country. \nProvide direct IT support during launch and test campaigns.\nPerform periodic systems upgrades and maintenance in between critical operations, sometimes on weekends and evenings. \nProactively monitor IT services and respond rapidly to incidents to ensure high availability and optimal systems performance. \nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve potential technical issues with systems deployments. \nAuthor and maintain documentation for IT systems, including systems overview, design drawings and operational procedures.\nLeverage automation tools and contribute to broader IT systems engineering and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.\nEnsure that systems are configured and maintained in compliance with industry and cybersecurity standards (e.g. ITAR, ISO, NIST).\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: \nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate.\n5+ years of experience in IT systems administration.\nExperience with both Linux and Windows server administration. \nExperience designing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting enterprise networks.\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: \nWorking knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP etc.), firewall administration and cybersecurity technologies. \nProficiency in scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python) and automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).\nFamiliarity with Active Directory and multi-platform authentication/identity environments.\nExperience with virtualization platforms and tools.\nUnderstanding of Layer 1 configuration best practices and multiplexing technologies.\nWorking knowledge of Windows-based systems and services, including the ability to set up, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot said infrastructure. \nAbility to administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and services through command line.\nExperience supporting real-time systems, industrial control networks, or operational technology (OT) environments in aerospace, defense, energy, or similar high-reliability industries.\nExperience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps concepts/tools. \nExcellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations.\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: \nAbility to pass DoD background check for launch site access.\nWillingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary.\nWillingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems.\nAbility to lift 30 lbs.\nAbility to work at heights.\nAbility to drive (active valid driver’s license).\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00\nLevel 2: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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