# IT Specialist/Systems Administrator

**Company:** [Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/9xf5RBfkypCWveYryTuFCq.md)
**Location:** Hauppauge, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

iRocket is engineering fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable responsive, cost-effective, and sustainable access to space. Our team is building both the space hardware and the ground / facility infrastructure needed to support frequent launches and mission operations.

We are seeking an IT Specialist/Systems Administrator to support and grow our internal systems, networks, and infrastructure. This role will be key in ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across the company.

The Role

\* Maintain, support, and monitor internal IT systems (servers, workstations, network, cloud services, backups)

\* Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, patches, and system improvements

\* Administer identity and access management, permissions, and directory services

\* Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; provide helpdesk support

\* Ensure cybersecurity best practices, security monitoring, and incident response

\* Document IT architecture, policies, procedures, and system configurations

\* Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors

\* Support onboarding/offboarding of employees with IT provisioning

## Requirements

\* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

\* 3+ years of experience as a systems administrator, IT engineer, or similar role

\* Experience managing Windows, macOS, and Linux environments

\* Hands-on experience with networking (firewalls, VPN, switches, routing)

\* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure

\* Strong security mindset: experience with endpoint security, access controls, monitoring tools

\* Ability to document, communicate, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

\* Proven ability to multitask, respond to urgent issues, and work in a fast-paced environment

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Wellness Resources