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IT Systems Administrator, Launch

SpaceX· Information Technology - Business
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Hawthorne, CA$95k - $120kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

IT Systems Administrator to support networking, compute administration, and application support for SpaceX's launch environment, enabling safe and sustained launch cadence with emphasis on mission-critical systems, urgency, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Augment and deploy new IT infrastructure, including networking, server, and desktop hardware directly supporting mission critical networks across the country.
  • Perform periodic systems upgrades and patches in between critical operations, sometimes on weekends and evenings.
  • Monitor IT services and respond aggressively to incidents to maintain systems performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve potential technical issues with systems deployments.
  • Author and maintain documentation for IT systems, from systems overview documents and design drawings to procedures.
  • Leverage automation tools and contribute to IT systems engineering efforts.
  • Ensure that systems are configured and maintained in compliance with industry and cybersecurity standards (e.g. ITAR, ISO, NIST).

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux or Windows server administration.
  • Experience with enterprise network administration and deployment.

Skills

Required:Networking
Nice to have:Scripting and AutomationActive Directory / IdentityVirtualization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and stock-based incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discounts and other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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