# Senior System Administrator at Inversion Space

- Company: Inversion Space
- What the company does: Making Space a Transportation Layer for Earth. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.inversionspace.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Playa Vista, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $97K to $154K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inversionspace/jobs/4726680005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/inversion-space-senior-system-administrator/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to support mission ‑ critical IT infrastructure within a defense contracting environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in cloud technologies relevant to a regulated environment. Having a strong comprehension of security, compliance, and operational requirements common to defense and government settings.

## What they're looking for

- 5 plus years of experience in comparable environments
- Professional experience supporting systems within defense, federal, or other highly secure environments
- Expertise in virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, routing, switching, and secure network design
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure configuration, and compliance standards common in defense contracts
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux administration

Tags: Information Technology