IT Specialist/Systems Administrator
iRocket.com
Office
New Hyde Park, New York, United States
Full Time
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