Turion Space is looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join our Platform Team, working alongside Network, Security, and Platform Engineers to provide comprehensive IT infrastructure and support. The ideal candidate will collaborate within this integrated team environment to ensure smooth daily IT operations while contributing to broader platform initiatives.

As part of the Platform Team, you'll work in close coordination with:

Our Network Engineer managing network infrastructure
Our Security Engineer overseeing security posture
Platform Engineers developing and maintaining our core systems
Together, this integrated team ensures robust, secure, and efficient IT operations across Turion Space.

Department: Information Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Infrastructure

Work as an integral member of the Platform Team to implement and maintain IT systems that align with our network architecture and security requirements
Build and maintain highly resilient, high-performance, scalable systems in coordination with Platform Engineers
Collaborate with the Network Engineer on infrastructure deployments and system connectivity
Partner with the Security Engineer to implement security protocols and best practices
Drive automation initiatives to streamline IT operations
Maintain system documentation and contribute to team knowledge base
Participate in Platform Team projects and initiatives

Technical Support & Operations

Serve as primary point of contact for IT support, coordinating with specialized team members as needed
Configure, install, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software issues for desktops, laptops, printers, and video conferencing equipment
Manage user lifecycle including onboarding, provisioning, de-provisioning, and account creation across multiple platforms
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and inventory
Log and track IT support tickets using systems like Zendesk, Jira, or similar
Ensure timely completion of tasks while balancing team priorities
Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL)
At least 3 years of technical experience in configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting, including Help Desk and IT Specialist roles
Experience with Linux and Windows servers in physical and virtualized enterprise environments
Proficiency in Windows 10/11, Office 365, Linux environments, and backup applications
Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira
Python, Bash, PowerShell (or similar) scripting experience
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals to collaborate effectively with our Network Engineer
Basic understanding of security principles to support our Security Engineer's initiatives
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an integrated team environment
Willing to work extended hours or weekends as necessary
Willing to be on after-hours on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in cross-functional technical teams
Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Knowledge of Windows-based systems and services (SCCM, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)
Experience with Linux services such as MySQL, InfluxDB, Grafana, NGINX, Apache
Familiarity with source code and version control tools
Track record of successful collaboration with networking and security specialists
Experience supporting development and engineering teams
Strong documentation and process improvement skills
Ability to balance day-to-day support with strategic platform initiatives

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

About Turion Space

Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.

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