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Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Infrastructure Administrator

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$95k - $140k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience administering enterprise infrastructure environments.
  • Experience with Windows Server administration.
  • Administrative proficiency with Linux systems.
  • Experience operating virtualization platforms in production environments.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-system issues.
  • Experience automating administrative workflows using scripting and infrastructure as code.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure dependencies and service architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Own the day-to-day operation and reliability of assigned infrastructure platforms.
  • Administer enterprise server environments across on-premises datacenters and cloud platforms.
  • Maintain Windows and Linux systems supporting engineering and business workloads.
  • Lead response and resolution efforts for complex infrastructure incidents.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting across compute, identity, storage, and dependent services.
  • Ensure systems maintain high availability and predictable performance.
  • Lead lifecycle management, including upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization.
  • Implement infrastructure changes aligned with engineering standards.
  • Support expansion of datacenter and lab infrastructure environments.
  • Validate system performance and operational readiness following deployments.
  • Maintain configuration consistency across environments.
  • Develop and maintain automation to reduce manual operational work.
  • Improve system provisioning and maintenance workflows.
  • Identify recurring operational pain points and implement long-term solutions.
  • Contribute to infrastructure standardization initiatives.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for infrastructure incidents.
  • Coordinate cross-team troubleshooting with network and security engineering.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective improvements.
  • Drive preventative maintenance and reliability enhancements.
  • Maintain infrastructure in accordance with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement secure configuration baselines and access control standards.
  • Support audit activities and technical validation efforts.
  • Ensure infrastructure handling aligns with controlled data and export requirements.
  • Maintain accurate architectural and operational documentation.
  • Develop and refine operational runbooks and standards.
  • Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance.
  • Promote operational discipline and consistent engineering practices.

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, CA
Founded
2021

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