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IT Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and seeks an experienced IT Systems Engineer to support enterprise Microsoft-centric environments, networking, and Linux systems in a mission-critical, fast-paced setting. The role requires strong systems engineering, automation skills, and an active Top Secret (TS/SCI with Poly) clearance to work on sensitive programs.

Skills

  • Deep experience with Windows Server administration in physical and virtual environments
  • Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication expertise
  • Networking fundamentals including IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls, and HA architectures
  • Linux administration experience
  • Scripting and automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
  • Familiarity with virtualization and enterprise services (DNS, DHCP, IIS, MS-SQL, NPS)

Responsibilities

  • Gather requirements, research, design, plan, deploy, and support enterprise software platforms and related technologies
  • Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems
  • Apply enterprise standards in smaller air-gapped and sensitive environments
  • Follow change control methodology and recommend/implement improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and deliver solutions
  • Define, document, and enforce systems design, testing, and implementation standards
  • Drive scripting and automation to solve repetitive problems and improve reliability

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years IT systems experience
  • Or 7+ years of IT systems experience without a bachelor's degree

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (approximately 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Sick leave pursuant to company policy
  • Potential long-term incentives (stock, options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Clearance differential (active clearance may receive ~10% up to $15,000 annually)
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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