Sr Linux Administrator

Relativity Space Job OpportunityAt Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the RoleStrengthen the reliability, scalability, and performance of Relativity's critical infrastructure platforms in Long Beach, supporting Terran R manufacturing, test, and engineering operationsTake ownership of Linux systems administration—deploying, configuring, automating, and maintaining production systems across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/GCP)Provide advanced support for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Enterprise Backups, ensuring uptime, data protection, and compliance (AS9100)Partner closely with senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administrationMentor junior administrators, building their technical depth and operational maturity, while standardizing and automating day-to-day administration tasksAbout You6+ years of progressive Linux and Windows systems administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environmentsDeep expertise in Linux systems administration, including configuration management, patching, and performance tuningAdvanced understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, etc.)Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and experience troubleshooting at the network/system boundaryProven ability to manage and monitor large environments with an emphasis on reliability, automation, and documentationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently own issues through resolutionExperience with Azure, GCP, or hybrid-cloud systems administrationExposure to configuration management and orchestration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.)Familiarity with enterprise backup compliance and retention policiesScripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation and system health monitoringAt Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!Hiring Range: $103,000 —$155,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.