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Job Summary:
Astra is a company focused on improving life on Earth from space through innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Staff Infrastructure Systems Engineer to build and manage the internal platform that supports identity, networks, endpoints, and security, ensuring a significant impact across the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Own identity as a first-class system (SSO, RBAC, lifecycle, device trust)
• Build a fully automated onboarding/offboarding pipeline
• Design and operate endpoint infrastructure across Mac, Windows, and Linux
• Eliminate manual IT work through automation, scripting, and tooling
• You should expect to spend the majority of your time building systems and automation—not responding to tickets
• Architect secure network infrastructure across office, lab, and remote environments
• Design and implement modern access patterns (e.g., WireGuard-based networking, zero-trust, device-aware access)
• Own firewall and perimeter security (Palo Alto, Juniper, or equivalent)
• Enable secure, compliant access to cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, GCP Assured Workloads)
• Drive compliance (CMMC, ITAR) through systems—not paperwork
• Partner directly with engineering to remove friction and increase velocity
• You will have high ownership and autonomy to define how these systems are built and operated
Qualifications:
Required:
• 12+ yrs proven experience building and owning infrastructure systems
• Deep experience with identity systems (Azure AD / Entra or equivalent; SAML/OAuth/SCIM)
• Strong experience managing heterogeneous endpoint fleets (Mac, Windows, Linux; MDM such as Intune/Jamf/Kandji)
• Hands-on experience with network security and modern connectivity patterns (VPNs, WireGuard, zero-trust networking)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Experience integrating systems via APIs and event-driven workflows
• Experience operating in regulated environments (CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP-like)
Preferred:
• Experience in GCC High environments (Microsoft Entra ID)
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services GovCloud or Google Cloud Platform Assured Workloads
• Experience with WireGuard-based networking or modern secure access platforms (e.g., Tailscale, Cloudflare Zero Trust)
• Experience supporting hardware, lab, or manufacturing environments
• Experience designing zero-trust or device-trust architectures
Company:
Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Alameda, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.