Rocket Lab Corporation

Space

SeniorITSystemsEngineer

$145–195k ~AI est. Long Beach, California, United States
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The Brief

“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.

Space
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solvers

Eligibility Requirements

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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