Katalyst Labs

Senior IT Systems Administrator

Broomfield, Colorado, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$171k-$800kDetected 21 days ago

PythonBashPowerShellGitAzureLinuxCustomer SupportEmbedded SystemsRoboticsTCP/IPDNSFirewallCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story.
Katalyst Culture: Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real.

Own and maintain Katalyst's IT infrastructure, including endpoints, networks, identity management systems, SaaS applications, and cloud-based services.
Manage user lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, account provisioning, access control, and compliance with security policies.
Partner with engineering, security, and operations teams to implement and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable IT solutions that support spacecraft development and mission operations.
Provide responsive technical support, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, document processes, and continuously improve IT operations through automation and best practices.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to balance day-to-day support and strategic infrastructure improvements.
We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth.
By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

6+ years of experience administering corporate IT systems in a fast-paced technology, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), endpoint management, identity and access management, and SaaS administration.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, wireless networking, and firewall concepts.
Experience managing Windows and Linux endpoints, including deployment, patching, security hardening, and lifecycle management.
Experience supporting environments subject to NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, or other government security and compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with MDM platforms such as Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Kandji, or similar endpoint management tools.
Familiarity with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or infrastructure-as-code tools.
Experience with gitlab and pipeline infrastructure
Experience with IaC
Experience supporting engineering organizations that utilize CAD, simulation, embedded systems, or development environments.

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder.
You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.
What We're Looking For
We are not building the trains.
We are building the machines that lay down the tracks.

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