Sr. IT Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret Clearance

About the position

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. IT Linux Systems Administrator with strong knowledge and experience in world class IT service delivery. This employee will be a member of the information technology Linux infrastructure team and will support the flight software, avionics, and automation teams, amongst other business users. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd tier Linux support to SpaceX employees.
• Install and configure Linux-based computers and other common technology/devices for new and existing SpaceX employees.
• Provide after-hours or weekend support when necessary to perform high-risk or planned downtime of SpaceX IT systems for upgrades and maintenance.
• Write instructional documentation and convey highly technical ideas in non-technical terms.
• Participate in on-call rotation to handle urgent after-hours work when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 6+ years of professional experience building, deploying and troubleshooting IT systems.
• Experience supporting Linux systems and core Linux services.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in technical field.
• LPI, RHCSA, RHCE, or other technical certifications.
• Experience with a scripting language (Bash, Python, etc.) to automate and solve reoccurring tasks.
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities.
• Ability to address and resolve information technology issues promptly, effectively, and independently.
• Motivated self-starter personality and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with hardware (i.e. racking, troubleshooting, swapping components).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.