IT Specialist
Posted 17 Oct 2025
Advertised as “IT Specialist/Systems Administrator”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
iRocket is engineering fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable responsive, cost-effective, and sustainable access to space. Our team is building both the space hardware and the ground / facility infrastructure needed to support frequent launches and mission operations.
We are seeking an IT Specialist/Systems Administrator to support and grow our internal systems, networks, and infrastructure. This role will be key in ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across the company.
The Role
* Maintain, support, and monitor internal IT systems (servers, workstations, network, cloud services, backups)
* Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, patches, and system improvements
* Administer identity and access management, permissions, and directory services
* Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; provide helpdesk support
* Ensure cybersecurity best practices, security monitoring, and incident response
* Document IT architecture, policies, procedures, and system configurations
* Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors
* Support onboarding/offboarding of employees with IT provisioning
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
* 3+ years of experience as a systems administrator, IT engineer, or similar role
* Experience managing Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
* Hands-on experience with networking (firewalls, VPN, switches, routing)
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure
* Strong security mindset: experience with endpoint security, access controls, monitoring tools
* Ability to document, communicate, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Proven ability to multitask, respond to urgent issues, and work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Wellness Resources