IT Systems Engineer I

IT Systems Engineer I – Platform

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

• VMware
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Windows Server and Client

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 practises
  • 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: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Windows, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience.
• O365, Azure, and/or AWS experience.
• Network (LANWAN) and security product support experience.
• Security frameworks and technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and K8s.