IT Systems Engineer II

About the Role

The IT Systems Engineer II is a role designed for professionals with a solid background in IT systems and a passion for maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. This position is responsible for managing and troubleshooting IT systems to ensure their reliability and efficiency.

• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications.
• Manage and troubleshoot network configurations and protocols to ensure seamless connectivity.
• Implement and manage virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline IT processes and improve efficiency.
• Design and implement backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity.
• Perform routine system administration tasks, including user account management, system monitoring, and resource allocation.
• Utilize basic system administration tools to manage shared resources such as file systems and printers.
• Distinguish between system processes/services and user processes, managing authentication and authorization processes.
• Administer local and network resources to ensure proper resource sharing and access control.
• Leverage Windows administrative tools to manage system configurations and Active Directory.
• Administer networked and distributed computing environments, including routing and remote access services.
• Modify deployed group policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve, and empower—to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission, and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation.
• Understanding of backup and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with basic system administration tools and processes (e.g., booting/shutting down machines, adding/removing user accounts, using backup programs, managing shared resources like file systems and printers, adding workstations to a network).
• Understanding of distinctions between system processes/services and user processes, authentication/authorization processes, local and network resources, and basic networking concepts.
• For Windows administrators: familiarity with basic Windows administrative tools and how to locate them (e.g., Computer Management tool, lowest-level Active Directory tools).
• Familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment concepts (e.g., using the route command, administering routing and remote access service, modifying deployed group policies).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency in advanced scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay

Pay Range: $87,156.00 - $119,839.50. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.