Systems Engineer

The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing, early-stage public company. This role ensures secure, reliable, and scalable network systems across corporate, cloud, and operational environments. The position will play a key role in building foundational infrastructure, supporting business growth, and maintaining high standards for performance and security., * Oversee all network and server infrastructure across multiple sites, encompassing both IT and OT environments

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize network performance, availability, and security across all locations
• Manage and support physical and virtual server environments
• Manage and support Azure cloud environments
• Administer core infrastructure services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and file/print services
• Ensure system backups, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity procedures are in place and regularly tested
• Lead network and server projects focused on bringing production systems online and maintaining operational uptime
• Support and maintain Operational Technology (OT) systems
• Create and maintain thorough documentation including network diagrams, system configurations, and standard operating procedures

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 7+ years of experience in an IT Systems Engineer or similar infrastructure role
• Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of networking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs) and network security principles
• Experience with Windows Server environments and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware)
• Experience with Azure cloud environments and cloud networking
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Proven ability to lead and deliver infrastructure projects on time
• Ability to support a multi-site environment, including occasional travel between locations
• Willingness to provide after-hours support for maintenance or critical incidents and participate in an on-call rotation, * Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Familiarity with OT/industrial systems and IT/OT network segmentation
• Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST SP 800-53, CMMC)
• Experience supporting multi-site environments
• Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, VMware), Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, move, sit, carry, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk and hear. May be required to lift and move boxes or packages not exceeding 20 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to the position and extended work hours may be required.

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States' first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based "mine-to-magnet" critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries. What you can expect: At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways. Deliver Quality: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first. Lead responsibly: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind. Win Together: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking - and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.