IT Specialist/Systems Administrator

iRocket · Hauppauge, New York

FULL TIME

Job Description

iRocket is engineering fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable responsive, cost-effective, and sustainable access to space. Our team is building both the space hardware and the ground / facility infrastructure needed to support frequent launches and mission operations.

We are seeking an IT Specialist/Systems Administrator to support and grow our internal systems, networks, and infrastructure. This role will be key in ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across the company.

The Role

Maintain, support, and monitor internal IT systems (servers, workstations, network, cloud services, backups)
Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, patches, and system improvements
Administer identity and access management, permissions, and directory services
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; provide helpdesk support
Ensure cybersecurity best practices, security monitoring, and incident response
Document IT architecture, policies, procedures, and system configurations
Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors
Support onboarding/offboarding of employees with IT provisioning

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience as a systems administrator, IT engineer, or similar role

* Experience managing Windows, macOS, and Linux environments

* Hands-on experience with networking (firewalls, VPN, switches, routing)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure
Strong security mindset: experience with endpoint security, access controls, monitoring tools
Ability to document, communicate, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to multitask, respond to urgent issues, and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Company	iRocket
Location	Hauppauge, New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

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