Turion Space

Turion Space

Senior IT Engineer

Irvine, CA · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$140k-$180kDetected 2 days ago
TypeScriptPythonBashPowerShellGitAWSAzureAnsibleLinuxPlatform EngineeringCybersecurityOnboardingTCP/IPDNSProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • You will be a key player in maturing our IT operations, blending deep systems administration expertise with a modern, automation-first mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary escalation point for complex and high-severity technical issues, providing expert-level support for systems, networks, and applications.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring problems, moving beyond tactical fixes to develop and implement long-term, automated solutions.
  • Design, build, and maintain automation for critical IT workflows, including employee onboarding/offboarding, software provisioning, system patching, and endpoint configuration using tools like PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
  • Act as a technical lead on IT projects, such as storage and backup modernization, virtualization platform buildout, and the implementation of new self-service tools.
  • Mentor and develop junior IT staff, sharing knowledge, establishing best practices for troubleshooting, and championing a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing (KCS).
  • Collaborate with Platform Engineering and InfoSec to consume internal services and ensure IT systems are deployed securely and in alignment with company standards.
  • Contribute to the maturity of the help desk function by creating runbooks, improving support workflows, and identifying opportunities to deflect tickets through better documentation and self-service.
  • At Turion, our IT Ops team builds the corporate infrastructure that enables employees to design, build, and operate spacecraft.
  • As a Senior IT Engineer, you will be a technical leader and mentor on the IT Ops team, responsible for tackling the most challenging support issues while building the automated, scalable systems that prevent them from recurring.
  • You will not only solve complex problems but also design and implement the "paved road" solutions that empower our users and streamline our workflows.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in IT operations, systems administration, or a similar role with a demonstrated progression of skills and responsibilities.
  • Expert-level scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) with a portfolio of projects demonstrating your ability to eliminate manual IT processes.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs) and virtualization platforms (Hyper-V or VMware).
  • Experience acting as a technical escalation point and mentoring junior team members.
  • Strong administration experience with Azure AD/Entra ID, IAM architectures, and MDM (Mobile Device Management) systems.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform.
  • Experience in a regulated or security-sensitive environment (defense, aerospace, government contracting) and familiarity with compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST).
  • Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows for managing code and configurations.
  • Experience with modern IT service management (ITSM) practices and the Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) methodology.
  • ITAR Requirements:
  • This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls.

Skills

  • Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

Compensation

  • $140,000 - $180,000

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
  • In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
  • Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
  • Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
  • Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
  • Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household's emotional health and wellbeing.

Company info

  • Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
  • We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
  • Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or TS/SCI security clearance
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