Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.  

 

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.  

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Sr. Technical Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure both located within the Business Area Network and Internet based. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, Partners, and customers.

About You:

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

 

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and servers and related hardware.

• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability and availability.

• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.

• Automate routine tasks using shell scripts and other scripting languages.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies.

• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with other IT team members to support infrastructure projects.

• Work closely with the Application team and Development team to provide any required hardware support

• Build prototype systems for demo and testing

• Provide platform infrastructure support

• Provide general business application support

• Maintain detailed inventory of Business Area automation

• Maintain documentation of network server configurations, application licensing agreements, and other third party software installed

• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes.

• Perform on call after hours support as part of the rotation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10 plus years proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).

• Familiarity with network protocols and services (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).

• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms, AWS and Azure.

• Knowledge of configuration management tool, Puppet.

• Experience with setting up build-machines and software development support

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server.

• Experience with Red Hat IdM.

• Experience with Artifactory and repos such as Python and Conda

• Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Singularity).

• Familiarity with da