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Sr. IT Windows Systems Engineer

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life beyond Earth and is seeking a seasoned Windows Systems engineer to join the Information Technology Windows Infrastructure team at Cape Canaveral. The role requires deep Microsoft platform expertise to design, deploy, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable Windows-based services supporting mission-critical engineering and operations.

Skills

  • 7+ years Windows OS engineering and architecture
  • Active Directory, Kerberos, ADFS/ADCS experience
  • PowerShell automation and version control workflows
  • PKI, cryptography, certificate lifecycle and key management
  • Experience with HSMs and enterprise key management
  • Monitoring and automated remediation tooling (SCOM, Icinga or equivalent)
  • Networking fundamentals: IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls
  • Familiarity with configuration management, CI/CD and IaC practices

Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, deploy, and support Microsoft enterprise platforms and related technologies across SpaceX environments.
  • Build highly resilient, high-performance, scalable, and maintainable Windows systems and services.
  • Implement and maintain PKI, certificate management, KMS/HSM integrations, and encryption solutions.
  • Develop scripts and automation (PowerShell) for configuration, deployment, monitoring, and remediation at scale.
  • Work with cross-functional engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver interoperable solutions.
  • Drive change control, architecture choices, performance tuning, and business continuity planning.
  • Support hybrid identity scenarios (EntraID and Active Directory) and multi-platform authentication.
  • Create monitoring, metrics collection, and automated remediation for critical systems.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to satisfy Air Force background check and ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Equity/stock-based compensation (where applicable)
  • Paid time off and leave policies
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical growth
  • Mission-driven environment working on spaceflight systems
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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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