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