Job Summary:
Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Senior Systems Administrator will enhance the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure, manage Linux systems, and support various IT functions across the company.
Responsibilities:
• Strengthen the reliability, scalability, and performance of Relativity’s critical infrastructure platforms in Long Beach, supporting Terran R manufacturing, test, and engineering operations
• Take ownership of Linux systems administration—deploying, configuring, automating, and maintaining production systems across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/GCP)
• Provide advanced support for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Enterprise Backups, ensuring uptime, data protection, and compliance (AS9100)
• Partner closely with senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration
• Mentor junior administrators, building their technical depth and operational maturity, while standardizing and automating day-to-day administration tasks
Qualifications:
Required:
• 6+ years of progressive Linux and Windows systems administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments
• Deep expertise in Linux systems administration, including configuration management, patching, and performance tuning
• Advanced understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, etc.)
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and experience troubleshooting at the network/system boundary
• Proven ability to manage and monitor large environments with an emphasis on reliability, automation, and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently own issues through resolution
Preferred:
• Experience with Azure, GCP, or hybrid-cloud systems administration
• Exposure to configuration management and orchestration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.)
• Familiarity with enterprise backup compliance and retention policies
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation and system health monitoring
Company:
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Long Beach, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.