Senior Systems Administrator - IT Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the implementation, development, and management of systems and servers across the company. This role will work directly with IT and Security leadership to develop maintenance schedules, design new environments, and support company projects.Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!Key Responsibilities:Maintain and support system backupsEffectively communicate technical concepts and workflowsSupport the development and management of ESXI/VMWare environmentsDevelop, manage, and support Microsoft Azure environmentsManage and support SharePoint Online and its integrationsSupport and maintain multi-cluster Kubernetes environmentsWork with security teams to design and implement controls related to company compliance obligations such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53Support complex multi-domain Okta deploymentsDesign and implement Okta Flows as neededWork with endpoint team and service desk to support ticket escalationsPrioritizing work on multiple projects simultaneouslyFlexibility to work after normal business hours and on weekends as neededRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in either Information Technology or DevOps or equivalent experience4+ Years in direct experience in Systems/Network Administration2+ Years in general IT experienceAzure Fundamentals – CertificationExperience Managing AWS and ESXIFamiliarity with NIST FrameworksExcellent shell language knowledgeAdept at writing scripts in Bash, Python, and PowerShellA deep sense of accountability for your project decisions and actionsSelf-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlinesExcellent organization and time management skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsU.S. PersonPreferred Qualifications:Azure Administrator Associate – CertificationExperience in using terraformExperience working in an aerospace or defense environmentExperience with Administration Support of: Multi-Site NetworksWindows ServersMulti-Tenant Office365  Active Directory Hybrid EnvironmentsExperience working in an aerospace or defense environmentFamiliarity with MacOSExperience with MDM platforms preferably Intune and Jamf ProCompensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employerPaid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacationRetirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributionsPaid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidaysParental leaveEducational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career developmentLunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy. DepartmentInformation Technology & SystemsEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceExperienced