The Aerospace Corporation

IT Infrastructure Systems Architect

The Aerospace Corporation$117K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security).
  • Eight years of experience in IT Systems Administration, Infrastructure, or Architecture.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Windows and/or Linux environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Proven experience with patch management and compliance integration.
  • Knowledge of IT security architecture principles and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with Engineering Technology Group to interpret service requirements.
  • Translate customer needs into service offerings and architectural designs.
  • Test system patches on hardware-in-the-loop configurations and coordinate installations.
  • Integrate IT services across mission systems and applications.
  • Implement mission-focused IT services.
  • Maintain operations for unique engineering system environments.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering customers and service providers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings options with company matching.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedules or arrangements (if applicable).
  • Opportunities for community involvement and volunteer work.
Full Job Description

The Digital Innovation Division (DID) is accountable for generating and executing integrated strategies, providing governance, and managing internal investments that form the foundation of Aerospace’s digitalinnovation andtransformation.The DID Mission IT pillar supportsengineering teamsacross Aerospace by delivering top-tier IT engineering and support services tailored to meet the unique needs of our engineering community. 

Mission IT Operations focuses on providing the engineering enterprise with an IT infrastructure enabling engineers to concentrate on their core competency without distraction from the infrastructure. Mission IT Operations is looking for an IT Infrastructure Systems Architect (Engineering Specialist). As engineers ourselves, Mission IT Operations closely identifies with our engineering colleagues and implements technically viable IT services and solutions that integrate seamlessly across multiple space engineering disciplines and customer satellite launch operations. 

 

The role of IT Infrastructure Systems Architect is responsible for devising, defining, developing, integrating, and documenting complex IT system architectures designed to support the engineering IT (aka, mission IT) infrastructure. This technical role combines system administration expertise with innovation and architectural design skills to provide production-level infrastructure services in support of satellite, launch, weather modeling and simulation. This position requires hands on troubleshooting across Windows and/or Linux environments, applying problem-solving skills to resolve issues in complex and evolving technical environments. The position maintains cyber protection across the mission IT infrastructure while identifying potential solutions to critical technology challenges. 

 

Work Model: This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA which requires 100% onsite work. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Interfacing with Engineering Technology Group (ETG) departments and program offices interpreting needs into service-oriented requirements 

  • Translating internal and external customer needs into service offerings and architectural design patterns 

  • Testing system patches against unique, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) configurations, resolving problems, and coordinating installations 

  • Integrating IT (SW and HW) services across mission enterprise 

  • Implementing mission-focused services 

  • Maintaining operations of platform services and software services in support of unique engineering system environments (i.e., HIL, raspberry pi, etc.) Providing Tier 3 administration on uniqueengineering system configurations (i.e., HIL, raspberry pi, etc.) 

  • Representinginternal (ETG and program office) customers as a liaison with service providers

What You Need to be Successful 

Minimum Requirements for IT Infrastructure Systems Architect

  • Bachelor’s degree in technology-related discipline (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, etc.) 

  • Eight (8) years of experience in IT Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, and/or IT Systems Architecture 

  • Demonstrated expertise in Windows and/or Linux 

  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and advanced trouble shooting skills across an enterprise IT environment. 

  • Proven ability designing and integrating patch management strategies with compliance requirements 

  • Experience integrating security principles into IT architecture (i.e., Zero-Trust Architecture, firewalls, network segmentation, compliance testing, etc.) 

  • This position requires ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. The position has the potential of TS/SCI submission and polygraph. 

 

How You Can Stand Out 

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

  • Master’s or PhD degree in IT-related discipline (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Technology Management, etc.) 

  • Experience with virtualization (i.e., VMWare, Hyper-V, Xen, KVM, etc.) 

  • Knowledge of “cloud native” technologies (CNCF Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, etc.) 

  • Knowledge certification in one or more commercial cloud technologies (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) 

  • Experience configuring a software-defined network (SDN) or software-defined access (SDA) 

  • Cybersecurity certifications (i.e.,CompTIA A+, Cisco’s CCNA

  • Experience with workflow automation andunderstanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)conceptsand security checks

  • Understanding of ITIL®framework

 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$117,300.00 - $175,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

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About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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