Rocket Lab Corporation
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SeniorITSystemsEngineer
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“Senior IT Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: IT Infrastructure, Cloud infrastructure, System administration. Provide subject matter expertise. Provide advice and guidance”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solvers
Onsite, U.S. citizenship required, Travel up to 25%, Domestic travel, International travel, Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to focus, Sit, Use hands and fingers, Operate computer keyboard, Operate controls, Communicate verbally, Communicate in writing, Physically able to commute, Occasional exposure to dust, Occasional exposure to fumes, Occasional exposure to moderate noise
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, High school diploma or GED (9+ total years), U.S. citizenship required
Nice to Have
Specialist qualification in area of expertise, Juniper or Cisco network switching, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management
What You'll Do.
Provide subject matter expertise
Provide advice and guidance
Deliver and support IT systems
Manage cloud infrastructure
Provide IT support for Mission operations
Carry out maintenance
Lead project planning
Lead deployment for infrastructure projects
Work with IT professionals
Work with engineering professionals
Work with business professionals
Maintain efficient operation
Maintain effective operation
Implement changes for upgrades
Implement changes for migrations
Troubleshoot user software problems
Troubleshoot user hardware problems
Perform site-specific risk mitigation
Ensure smooth implementation
Ensure smooth transition
Create operating systems
Test operating systems
Distribute operating systems
Create application packages
Test application packages
Distribute application packages
Create batch programs
Distribute batch programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team-oriented manufacturing environment; World class IT professionals; Engineering professionals; Business professionals
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Infrastructure projects
Full Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. IT Rocket Lab’s IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment, but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations. SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER I Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior IT Systems Engineer will join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of all IT Infrastructure relating to Corporate IT, Launch, Space Systems and their related Operations. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of the cloud infrastructure and the delivery of projects Provide IT supp
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