Sr. IT Systems Administrator (Apple Platforms)

SR. IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (APPLE PLATFORMS)

SpaceX is looking for a Sr. IT Systems Administrator with deep knowledge and broad experience across Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, iPadOS). This employee will be a member of the Information Technology team and will support SpaceX personnel and systems. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with other SpaceX IT administrators and engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support enterprise software platforms and related technologies in a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams. Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems
• Take lessons learned and technology standards from the SpaceX Enterprise and apply them in smaller air-gapped environments 
• Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity an interplanetary species
• Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology
• Work within a diverse group to design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner by interacting with internal business units
• Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation
• Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years with IT systems; or 5+ years of professional experience with IT systems in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience managing device enrollment program (DEP), volume purchasing program (VPP), and integrations with Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune
• 1+ years of experience with security and compliance standards (i.e. ISO/NIST/ITAR/EAR)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High proficiency with administration of macOS/iOS/iPadOS with Jamf Pro and Intune 
• Familiarity with Atlassian applications (i.e. Jira, Confluence) 
• Solid understanding of Apple Platform Security and the macOS Security Compliance Project 
• Familiarity with configuring and using smart cards on macOS 
• Managing Office 365 Apps on Mac 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Sr. IT Systems Administrator: $105,000.00-$140,000.00/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.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.