# Founding Lead IT Engineer at Pillar Space Systems

- Company: Pillar Space Systems
- What the company does: Reusable satellites that stay in orbit — rentable infrastructure for microgravity manufacturing. You bring the payload; the spacecraft is already there. Backed by South Park Commons.
- Company website: https://pillarspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $185K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply by: 2026-11-26
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pillarspace/47550aa3-79d0-4094-9868-a9074138feca?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pillar-space-systems-founding-lead-it-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a Lead IT Engineer to own our IT and security infrastructure from first principles — the identities, devices, networks, and cloud systems our engineers rely on every day, built to protect export-controlled and defense data and to meet CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or security engineering, including 3+ years in defense, aerospace, or other regulated environments handling CUI or export-controlled data
- Prior experience leading technical workstreams, managing engineers, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, or building high-performing teams
- Hands-on experience implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls and preparing for CMMC or DIBCAC assessments, including writing System Security Plans and POA&Ms
- Working knowledge of DFARS cybersecurity clauses and of ITAR and EAR requirements for handling technical data
- Deep experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (ideally GCC High) or comparable enterprise identity and cloud platforms

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pillar-space-systems-founding-lead-it-engineer/