IT Systems Administrator, Launch

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $95,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k

This role $105k

$82k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $130,450–$195,471 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $105k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

SpaceX currently has 604 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$155,000 across 440 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · IT Systems Administrator, Launch

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Join SpaceX as an IT Systems Administrator supporting the launch environment, a critical role ensuring safe and sustained launch operations. You will deploy and maintain mission-critical IT infrastructure, perform system upgrades, monitor services, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues proactively. Key responsibilities include scripting, automation, documentation, and compliance with cybersecurity standards like ITAR and NIST. Required skills encompass Linux or Windows server administration, network protocols, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and real-time systems expertise. This role demands flexibility for extended hours, weekend work, travel up to 20%, and potential sea deployments.

Skills

Linux Windows networking TCP/IP DNS DHCP SNMP NTP PTP firewalls cybersecurity Python Terraform Ansible Puppet Active Directory virtualization Layer 1 configuration multiplexing SCCM

What you'll do

Augment and deploy new IT infrastructure for mission-critical networks.
Perform periodic systems upgrades and patches during off-hours as needed.
Monitor IT services and respond to incidents to maintain system performance.
Author and maintain documentation for IT systems, including procedures and designs.
Ensure compliance with industry cybersecurity standards in all configurations.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in IT systems administration.
Hands-on Linux or Windows server administration and enterprise network deployment.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
Working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and compliance standards (ITAR, ISO, NIST).
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and night shifts on mission-critical systems.