Senior IT Systems Engineer

About the Team: 

The IT Department at Relativity Space designs, builds, and maintains the technology ecosystem that powers our organization—on the ground, in manufacturing, and at the launch pad. We ensure seamless infrastructure operations, optimize applications and collaboration tools, and provide secure, high-performance computing environments that support both business and engineering needs. Our team safeguards critical systems and data through proactive security measures, risk management, and compliance enforcement, ensuring mission readiness at every stage. We deploy and support engineering software and automation solutions that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and drive innovation across design, production, testing, and launch operations. Reliable, high-speed network connectivity is at the core of our operations, enabling efficient communication and data transfer across sites, test stands, and mission-critical environments. With a focus on performance, security, and continuous improvement, we provide the foundation for scalable growth and technical excellence in aerospace innovation.

About the Role:

• Oversee Linux and other critical IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. 
• Design and manage integrations, automation frameworks, scripted processes, and orchestration workflows, with a strong focus on Linux system management. 
• Lead technical and strategic initiatives for IT infrastructure, services, and resources, emphasizing Linux AD and cross-platform authentication integrations. 
• Collaborate closely with IT Services, Engineering Applications, Enterprise Applications, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Networking teams, as well as key stakeholders across the organization. 
• Define and implement IT system management processes, automation strategies, and orchestration solutions to optimize operations. 
• Cross-train team members on system automation, Linux infrastructure best practices, and integration methodologies to drive efficiency and innovation. 

About You:

• Technical expertise in IT infrastructure, with a deep understanding of hardware, servers, virtualization, storage, services, and platforms—with a strong emphasis on Linux environments. 
• Management of Linux servers, Active Directory (including Linux AD integrations), domain policies, and configuration management, with a focus on Linux-first infrastructure strategies. 
• Strong experience and creativity with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.), with demonstrated success in facilitating integrations, data orchestration, migrations, and deployments. 
• Deep experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, etc.) and fundamentals of networking, particularly in hybrid and Linux-based cloud environments. 
• Experience building and managing enterprise-grade data management and storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance. 
• Experience drafting policies and building configurations to compliance and regulatory specifications, with a security-first mindset and a strong inclination toward cybersecurity best practices.  

Nice to haves but not required: 

• Experience with ITAR-compliant infrastructure and “gov” tier cloud service providers. 
• Background in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Active Directory integrations, HRIS systems, and access control solutions. 
• Experience managing open source hypervisors and enterprise storage systems 
• Startup and/or aerospace industry experience, with a strong understanding of high-growth, high-compliance environments.