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IT Systems Administrator, DevOps

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SpaceX logoSpacex · Redmond, WA
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
AnsibleBashBitbucketCI/CDComplianceDocker
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Responsibilities

  • Automate deployment and monitoring processes to improve system reliability.
  • Implement best practices across the environment and deployments.
  • Collaborate closely with developers and other software engineering teams to streamline code integration and development.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resources across hundreds of servers.
  • Maintain and enhance logging, monitoring, and alerting systems with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Influx, or other similar tools.
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are in place and are practiced on a normal cadence.
  • Administer CI/CD applications and code repository applications.
  • Propose and enforce best practices when it comes to building and releasing code.
  • Work closely with developers and other software engineering teams.
  • Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines).

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years in IT systems administration.
  • Experience with Linux servers in physical, virtual, or containerized environment.
  • Experience with administering code hosting and collaboration tools (Bitbucket, Github, GitLab) and CI tools (Bamboo, Jenkins).
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in automated monitoring tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, etc).
  • Experience with scripting using Bash, Python, Groovy, etc.
  • Proficiency with containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with automated deployments using Ansible, Chef, or other similar tools.
  • Experience with version control and release management concepts (Git, SVN, Bitbucket).
  • Flexibility and ability to flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • A self-starter with excellent motivation and ingenuity.
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Willing to work extended hours or weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
  • Pay Range:
  • IT Systems Administrator: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
  • Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview proces

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, DEVOPS SpaceX is looking for an IT Systems Administrator with a focus on DevOps to join our growing team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems. This employee will be a member of the Information Technology IT Applications team. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment. He or she should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess ingenuity to excel at this position.


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