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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Engineer - **Company:** K2 Space - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Single Sign-On, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Lightspeed, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0e6f6dbf-1930-4b8b-b527-f0e499b4b275 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or infrastructure roles * Deep expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS) administration * Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V) * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) * Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, firewalls, and load balancers * Experience with identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SSO/MFA) * Familiarity with ITSM tools (Jira Service Management) and ITIL practices * Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have * Experience with Powershell, Python or Bash * Experience with Identity & Access management principles * Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, opentofu or ansible * Fluency with Linux systems * Experience in supporting cloud environments such as Azure or AWS ## Description K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others - with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply. Step into the backbone of our organization - where your decisions keep the lights on, the data flowing, and the business moving. As our Senior IT Systems Engineer, you're not just maintaining infrastructure; you're the architect of an environment that hundreds of people depend on every single day. You'll own mission-critical systems, drive complex projects from whiteboard to production, and set the technical direction for how we scale. Every server you harden, every cloud migration you lead, and every automation script you ship makes the entire organization faster, safer, and more resilient. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, raising the bar for the team around them, and building infrastructure that just works - even when everything else is on fire. Responsibilities * Architect, deploy, and administer enterprise systems including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V) * Design and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) * Lead infrastructure projects from planning through deployment, including migrations, upgrades, and new system rollouts * Monitor system performance and availability; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and points of failure * Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices across systems and security domains * Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions; conduct regular testing and documentation * Collaborate with the security team to harden systems, apply patches, and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, or CMMC * Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors; provide technical recommendations to leadership * Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier 3 support issues across infrastructure and systems * Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff; conduct knowledge sharing and contribute to team documentation ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)