Astranis Space Technologies · 2 days ago
IT Systems Administrator - Linux
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expAstranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, aiming to expand humanity’s reach into the solar system. They are seeking a Systems Administrator with deep Linux expertise to maintain and evolve their infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of core systems that support day-to-day operations.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, focusing on stability, scalability, and security
Perform patching, upgrades, and configuration management to keep systems current and compliant
Manage authentication, and access controls across Linux and integrated platforms
Support and troubleshoot core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, NFS, etc.)
Develop and maintain automation workflows to reduce manual work and improve consistency
Monitor system performance, respond to incidents, and implement preventative measures
Collaborate with different departments to understand and meet their technical requirements and support needs
Test and evaluate new technology to determine its potential benefits for the company
Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for team use
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator with a strong Linux focus
Hands-on expertise with major Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in server environments
Solid foundation in networking concepts and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)
Experience with authentication and access management in Linux environments (e.g. LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD, PAM)
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Clear, collaborative communication skills for cross-team work
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
Familiarity with identity management platforms such as FreeIPA or Active Directory integration
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Nagios)
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
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