IT Systems Engineer II - Launch (Linux)

Back to jobs New IT Systems Engineer II - Launch (Linux) Auckland, NZ Apply ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. IT Rocket Lab’s IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations. IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER II – LAUNCH (LINUX) Located onsite at our Auckland New Zealand Facility, the IT Systems Engineer II will deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced technical expertise to Rocket Lab engineers while contributing to infrastructure implementations and projects across the organization. Join our IT team in maintaining the global IT infrastructure that empowers mission success through highly reliable and available systems. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Resolve complex technical issues across network infrastructure, systems, and integrations requiring escalated troubleshooting and analysis Deliver subject matter expertise and technical guidance to ensure optimal performance and availability of critical IT systems Drive upgrade and maintenance initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and security Implement and champion IT infrastructure standards for deployment and management across Space Systems environments Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7/365 Launch Mission Operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and optimize infrastructure solutions that meet organizational needs Implement and champion IT infrastructure standards for the deployment and management of Launch environments to ensure:

Compliance with Rocket Lab Policies Compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures Simplified and consistent environment management practises Automated build and maintenance processes Improvements to increase reliability of systems System High Availability and Disaster Recovery Clear and concise reporting on usage, uptime, support levels, etc Comprehensive documentation of environments and support Efficient cost control

Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals

5+ years of experience in IT and a bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience (9+ years of work experience) 2+ years of experience in a Linux or DevOps focused technology role Hands-on experience with the deployment of Linux OS in physical or virtualized environments Experience with Enterprise Linux OS architecture and administration Proficient in the setup, configuration, upgrade, management, and troubleshooting of Linux-based and open-source systems and technologies such as Apache, BIND, HAProxy, NGINX, sendmail/postfix, iptables, etc. Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet), provisioning, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps concepts and tools (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of networking concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools

Specialist qualifications in area of expertise: Linux, CCNA, AWS, Microsoft, Azure, etc. Experience with mass deployment of devices or IaC Experience with Python, Shell, Bash, and/or other languages Networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls and HA architecture Experience with Promethius, Grafana, InfluxDB Advanced problem solving and analytical skills – able