Infrastructure & Systems Administrator

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

Who We Are:

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.

This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.

What You’ll Do:

Space Kinetic is seeking a mid-level Infrastructure & Systems Administrator to maintain and scale the infrastructure supporting our engineering, manufacturing, simulation, secure collaboration, and export-controlled programs. You will work across servers, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and engineering systems. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems and building secure, scalable infrastructure in a fast-moving environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments, including Ubuntu or Rocky Linux.
• Manage Proxmox virtualization environments and deploy new infrastructure as the company grows.
• Support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, and SharePoint.
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, routing, VLANs, VPNs, wireless networks, and related network infrastructure.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives and CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts.
• Monitor infrastructure health, resolve technical issues, respond to incidents, and maintain system availability.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery processes, engineering applications, technical infrastructure, and license servers.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell or Bash while maintaining infrastructure documentation and operating procedures.

What It Takes: