Senior IT Systems Engineer
Long Beach, CA, United States
Vast is looking for a(n) Senior IT Systems Engineer reporting to the Manager of IT to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.As an Senior IT Systems Engineer you will have the opportunity to build a modern IT infrastructure from the ground up. We build our systems cloud-first with an emphasis on researching and deploying the latest technologies and paradigms. You will identify opportunities to improve and expand our IT infrastructure to enhance speed, security, and ease of use. You will have the opportunity to plan, build, test, deliver, and maintain projects from start to finish. You will prioritize establishing our IT function to be an ally to enhance employee productivity while balancing security.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement cutting edge infrastructure to support fast moving development and production
Continually assess Vast’s IT security posture and identify areas for improvement across people, processes, and technology
Support Vast employees with their day-to-day technical support needs
Design, document, and standardize best practices for IT infrastructure
Provision and maintain systems, hardware, equipment, and software
Basic Qualifications
5+ years experience as an IT Systems Engineer or similar technical role
Preferred Skills and Experience
Strong operating systems proficiency including Linux, Windows, and OSX
Strong proficiency with public cloud systems (Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks with cloud interconnect (peering)
Strong proficiency with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc)
Strong proficiency with Source Control Management and CI/CD pipelines
Experience designing, building, and implementing Single Sign-on (SSO) systems (SAML/OIDC)
Experience with corporate multi-site VPNs or Identity-Aware Proxies
Strong proficiency with server/endpoint management
Ability to take initiative without specific direction to accomplish goals
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an emphasis on the ability to communicate technical concepts in a way those unfamiliar with them can understand
Experience working with ITAR, NIST, FIPS, and FedRAMP compliant systems
Experience writing scripts to automate routine tasks
Pay Range:
Senior IT Systems Engineer: $140,000 - $185,000
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