Who are we? Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Backed by South Park Commons.
About the role
We are looking for an IT Specialist to design, build, deploy, and maintain the systems that support an engineering, prototyping, and production aerospace startup. You will manage day-to-day technology operations for our engineering, technician, and operations teams while building the compliant, scalable infrastructure we need as we transition to full-scale engineering and manufacturing.
What they're looking for
- Experience in a regulated environment such as aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
- Advanced knowledge of Windows (desktop and server) and Linux (server and workstation)
- Corporate networking experience with Cisco or similar, including firewalls, RADIUS, and advanced gateway, router, and switch configuration
- Experience deploying, managing, and automating cloud services such as Microsoft GCC High or Amazon Bedrock
- Scripting experience beyond PowerShell and Python, such as Go or Bash
- Experience building or maintaining high-security enclaves and air-gapped systems. Work on CUI or Secret-rated systems, including SCIFs, is a strong plus
More about this role
Position Overview
We are looking for an IT Specialist to design, build, deploy, and maintain the systems that support an engineering, prototyping, and production aerospace startup. You will manage day-to-day technology operations for our engineering, technician, and operations teams while building the compliant, scalable infrastructure we need as we transition to full-scale engineering and manufacturing.
This is an individual contributor role on a small team at the start of an ambitious 12 to 18 month growth plan. You will work across mixed operating systems, including some proprietary tools. You will both improve what exists today and help set the direction for the company's IT infrastructure going forward.
You will be successful here if you have a high sense of ownership, an eagerness to learn, and a genuine appetite for interesting problems.
Job Details
Role Type: Full-time, Exempt
Key Responsibilities
- Design, secure, and harden our network, and manage it day to day
- Build and deploy IT systems that are reliable on day one and straightforward to scale
- Provide hands-on IT support and manage the help desk ticket queue
- Automate routine IT tasks with scripts in PowerShell...
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