IT Systems Engineer
Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
IT Systems Engineer
As an IT Systems Engineer you will have the opportunity to build a modern IT infrastructure from the ground up. We build our systems cloud-first with an emphasis on researching and deploying the latest technologies and paradigms. You will identify opportunities to improve and expand our IT infrastructure to enhance speed, security, and ease of use. You will have the opportunity to plan, build, test, deliver, and maintain projects from start to finish. You will prioritize establishing our IT function to be an ally to enhance employee productivity while balancing security.
Responsibilities
- Continually assess Vast’s IT security posture and identify areas for improvement across people, processes, and technology
- Support Vast employees with their day-to-day technical support needs
- Design, document, and standardize best practices for IT infrastructure
- Provision new hardware, equipment, and software
- Build and improve IT infrastructure for our Mojave test site
- Work with vendors and contractors
- Support the E2 team with site infrastructure needs
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in IT/Networking or project experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Strong proficiency in networking protocols and infrastructure (Ethernet, TCP, IP, HTTP, DNS, ICMP, DNS, DHCP, IPv4, Routing, LAN/WAN)
- Strong operating systems proficiency including Linux, Windows, and OSX
- Strong PC/Server hardware skills - ability to select turnkey or custom built workstation and servers
- Understanding of how to find providers, get quotes and provision dark fiber, internet transit, MPLS and other WAN services from third party providers
- Proficiency with public cloud systems (Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks with cloud interconnect (peering)
- Experience working directly with end users to support their IT needs
- Experience designing, building, and implementing Single Sign-on (SSO) systems (SAML/OIDC)
- Experience with corporate multi-site VPNs or Identity-Aware Proxies
- Experience with enterprise managed Wi-Fi systems (UniFi, Cisco, Ruckus, etc.)
- Experience with 802.11x network access control
- Experience with enterprise email deployments (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office365, Microsoft Exchange)
- Experience with endpoint device management
- Experience with endpoint malware protection
- Ability to take initiative without specific direction to accomplish goals
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an emphasis on the ability to communicate technical concepts in a way those unfamiliar with them can understand
- Experience working with ITAR, NIST, FIPS, and FedRAMP compliant systems
- Experience writing scripts to automate routine tasks
- Internet transit, peering, and BGP
Vast builds next-generation space stations designed to sustain a continuous human presence in space for the U.S. and its allies. By facilitating advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, we're unlocking the potential of a new space economy.