• Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices across systems and security domains

• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions; conduct regular testing and documentation

• Collaborate with the security team to harden systems, apply patches, and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, or CMMC

• Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors; provide technical recommendations to leadership

• Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier 3 support issues across infrastructure and systems

• Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff; conduct knowledge sharing and contribute to team documentation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or infrastructure roles

• Deep expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS) administration

• Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V)

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, firewalls, and load balancers

• Experience with identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SSO/MFA)

• Familiarity with ITSM tools (Jira Service Management) and ITIL practices

• Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with Powershell, Python or Bash

• Experience with Identity & Access management principles

• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, opentofu or ansible

• Fluency with Linux systems

• Experience in supporting cloud environments such as Azure or AWS

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this exempt role is $125,000 – $155,000 + equity in the company

• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space 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.