Senior IT Systems Engineer - Platform Team

IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER - PLATFORM TEAM

Located onsite at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the IT Systems Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, administration, and operation of the Windows Server platform and operating system environments that are in use at Rocket Lab. These platforms and operating systems include:

• Windows Server
• SCCM / MECM
• VMware

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Enable Rocket Lab Engineers globally, by leveraging the last platform technology, to efficiently design, manufacture, and manage the next generation of rockets and space systems.
• Assist our fantastic team by providing subject matter expertise and support for our different platforms, operating system environments, and supporting infrastructure.
• Carry out upgrades and maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure.
• Assist with and/or manage project planning and deployment for platform initiatives.
• Support the Configuration Management function(s) at Rocket Lab through the implementation of Standards for the deployment and management of the different platform environments to ensure:
• Compliance with Rocket Lab Policies
• Compliance with Cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Improvements to increase reliability of systems
• System High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Simplified and consistent environment management practices
• Complete and compliant system baselines and hardening guides for each OS and environment
• Automated build, deployment, and maintenance processes for each OS and environment
• Clear and concise reporting on usage, uptime, support levels, etc.
• Comprehensive documentation of environments and support

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in IT.
• 2 of those years of experience in a platform focused technology role.
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following: VMware, Windows, Configuration Management, Automation

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience.
• O365, Azure, and/or AWS experience.
• GPO Policy, Group, Computer, and User Administration in complex environment
• Security frameworks and technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.