Sr.SystemsAdministrator

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About the Role Varda is looking for a Sr. Systems Administrator who is equal parts identity architect and cloud operator who can own platforms that every employee, device, and application depends on to get work done. You’ll be the technical authority for Okta, Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure/Entra ID, and our MDM ecosystem across macOS, Windows, and Linux. This isn’t just about keeping the lights on: you’ll architect zero-trust access policies, drive lifecycle identity automation, integrate device compliance into conditional access, and ensure our platforms are audit-ready in an ITAR-regulated environment. You’ll work directly with Engineering, Security, Manufacturing, and Business Operations teams