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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Lompoc, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Firewall, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Multiplexing, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Network Time Protocols, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Real Time Systems, System Availability, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Puppet, Terraform, Multiplatform - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/spacex/it-systems-administrator-mission-systems-612d7e ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration * Extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows server administration. * Significant experience designing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting enterprise networks PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP etc.), firewall administration and cybersecurity technologies. * Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python) and automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) * Familiarity with Active Directory and multi-platform authentication/identity environments * Experience with virtualization platforms and tools. * Understanding of Layer 1 configuration best practices and multiplexing technologies. * Working knowledge of Windows-based systems and services, including the ability to set up, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot said infrastructure. * Ability to administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and services through command line. * Experience supporting real-time systems, industrial control networks, or operational technology (OT) environments in aerospace, defense, energy, or similar high-reliability industries. * Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps concepts/tools. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to pass DoD background check for launch site access * Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary * Willingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems * Ability to lift 30 lbs. * Ability to work at heights. * Ability to drive (active valid driver's license), * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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