IT Systems Administrator, Mission Systems

SpaceX

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

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $105k
$82k most similar roles pay here $217k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $133,854–$197,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $105k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 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, Mission Systems

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SpaceX seeks a Mission Systems IT Administrator to support critical launch operations, requiring expertise in networking, server administration, and system maintenance across multiple sites. This role involves designing and deploying mission-critical networks, providing direct IT support during launches, and maintaining high availability through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response. The ideal candidate will leverage automation tools for infrastructure-as-code initiatives while adhering to cybersecurity standards like ITAR and ISO. Essential skills include Linux and Windows server administration, scripting in Bash, PowerShell, or Python, and experience with virtualization platforms and DevOps practices. This position demands a strong sense of urgency and operational excellence, often working weekends and evenings on an after-hours rotation.

Skills

Linux Windows TCP/IP DNS DHCP SNMP NTP PTP Firewall Python Terraform Ansible Puppet Active Directory Virtualization Layer 1 Multiplexing CI/CD ITAR ISO NIST

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy IT infrastructure for mission-critical networks across multiple sites.
  • Provide direct IT support during launch and test campaigns, ensuring system reliability.
  • Perform periodic systems upgrades and maintenance to ensure high availability.
  • Monitor IT services proactively and respond quickly to incidents to maintain optimal performance.
  • Author and maintain documentation for IT systems, including operational procedures.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration.
  • Extensive hands-on Linux and Windows server administration.
  • Significant experience designing, deploying, supporting enterprise networks.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python) and automation frameworks.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms and real-time system support.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity standards and configuration management practices.
  • Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.

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