Information Systems Administrator

Quantum Space

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced support for Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems required.
  • Experience with networking technologies: routing, switching, and access-control.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (BASH/Shell/YAML) for automation processes.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible essential.
  • Possess CompTIA Security+ certification and ability to maintain relevant IAT/IAM certification.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ background in System Administration, DevOps, and network support required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in developing IT documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily technical implementation of IT and engineering initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance for IT resources and software accounts.
  • Manage assets through procurement, maintenance, and deprovisioning.
  • Coordinate identification and evaluation of IT solutions and vendors.
  • Implement measures of cybersecurity to safeguard IT systems.
  • Facilitate software and hardware system implementations for operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • A crucial role in establishing the IT and cybersecurity foundation at Quantum Space.
  • Significant impact on engineering, operations, and business systems.
  • Opportunity to design and deploy relevant architecture and security strategies.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and generous leave.
Full Job Description
An experienced Information Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day technical administration for information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives across the organization. This role supports IT systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure planning and implementation, while coordinating closely with engineering programs and external partners as needed.

Where You'll Make an Impact
  • Supporting day-to-day technical implementation of information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives within the organization.
  • Provide technical advice and administration for all company IT resources and software accounts.
  • Coordinates and manages assets including procurement, provisioning, maintenance, and deprovisioning.
  • May participate in identification, evaluation and recommendations on IT based solutions and vendors.
  • Supports the implementation and administration of cyber security systems to protect all Quantum Space devices, software, and related IT systems.
  • Facilitate the implementation of software and hardware systems necessary for efficient business operations throughout Quantum Space.


What It Takes
  • Provide advanced support of a diverse array of operating systems across platforms: Linux (Debian-based and RHEL-based distributions), macOS, and Windows.
  • Support and implement interoperability between different operating system architectures within the corporate and I&T application boundaries.
  • Understand various networking technologies and the ability to provide logical network implementations, including routing, switching, access-control, and LAN/VLAN/WLAN methodologies.
  • Understand scripting languages (BASH/Shell/YAML) and development of scripts consistent with automation processes.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) and working through source code control.
  • Advanced hardware and network troubleshooting and resolution.
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
  • Knowledge of IdP/SAML integration.
  • Knowledge of virtualization, containerization, micro-services, and IaaS / PaaS / SaaS services.
  • Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment and source control services, support, and deployment.
  • The ability to troubleshoot software and OS issues through data aggregation and log review.
  • Coordination of project activities and work for engineering programs.
  • The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including development of playbooks, runbooks, and procedures.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in System Administration, DevOps, cloud, and network support.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification and the ability to maintain DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM certification.
  • The ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.


What You'll Get
  • A key role in shaping Quantum Space's IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity foundation.
  • Direct impact across engineering, operations, and business systems.
  • An opportunity to design and deploy architecture, tooling, and security strategy in a fast-moving, build-and-iterate environment.
  • Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.


Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.

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