Senior Technical Systems Administrator (Aerospace)

Location: Centennial, Colorado, United States

Salary: $135,864–$186,813 per year

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and defense technology company developing satellites, spacecraft, mission systems, and components for space exploration and national security.

What you will do

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize scalable and secure IT infrastructure.
• Manage cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Implement advanced security technologies and practices to protect company data and systems.
• Lead IT projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as a vendor liaison.
• Develop automation scripts and perform advanced systems administration, performance tuning, and system optimization.
• Prepare technical proposals, papers, and documentation, and present to customers, clients, and professional peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, equivalent work experience, or a master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience, including 3+ years working with cloud computing platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration and expertise in scalable, secure infrastructure design.
• Experience with security technologies, IT project management methodologies, networking, distributed computing, and performance analysis.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior system administrators and solve complex technical problems.
• Strong written, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or other scripting and automation tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting space exploration and national security.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional development.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.