Principal IT Systems Engineer

Principal IT Systems Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PRINCIPAL IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our Information Technology Windows Infrastructure team, driving strategic projects and initiatives that propel SpaceX forward. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, exercising a high degree of ownership and responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools they design and manage, all in support of our mission to make humanity a multiplanetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Architect efficient solutions with organization-wide impact.

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  Lead projects with various stakeholders from multiple disciplines to design and implement solutions at scale.

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  Mentor and train talented engineers in new technologies, processes, and best practices.

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  Provide rapid and effective guidance and solutions to adapt to new conditions and scenarios.

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  Communicate complex solutions effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

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  Document architecture, process, and promote open collaboration.

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  Identify blockers, inefficiencies, and single points of failure.

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  Provide and implement solutions to address problems.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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  10+ years of hands-on experience with Windows operating system engineering and architecture.

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  Experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication and identification environments.

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  Experience (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) with Windows-based systems and services (i.e. Active Directory Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services in both physical and virtual environments).

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  Scripting experience in PowerShell, leveraging source code and version control tools.

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  Experience with cryptography fundamentals: PKI standards, data encryption or key management.

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  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  5+ years designing and leading successful projects with organization-wide impact requiring extreme uptime.

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  8+ years developing software solutions for API access and automation.

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  5+ years leading and mentoring senior engineers

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  Deep knowledge in Entra government cloud environments.

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  Proven track record of influencing solutions cross-domain for success.

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  Foundational experience/working knowledge with adjacent technologies and disciplines:

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  Datacenter infrastructure

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  Linux systems

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  Database systems

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Principal IT Systems Engineer: $165,000 - $230,000/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere ( .
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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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