Principal IT Windows Systems Engineer

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

PRINCIPAL IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our Information Technology Windows Infrastructure team driving strategic projects and initiatives that propel SpaceX forward. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment exercising a high degree of ownership and responsibility for the processes systems and tools they design and manage all in support of our mission to make humanity a multiplanetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect efficient solutions with organization-wide impact.
• Lead projects with various stakeholders from multiple disciplines to design and implement solutions at scale.
• Mentor and train talented engineers in new technologies processes and best practices.
• Provide rapid and effective guidance and solutions to adapt to new conditions and scenarios.
• Communicate complex solutions effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Document architecture process and promote open collaboration.
• Identify blockers inefficiencies and single points of failure.
• Provide and implement solutions to address problems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of hands-on experience with Windows operating system engineering and architecture.
• 5 years leading and mentoring senior engineers.
• Experience with Active Directory Kerberos and multi-platform authentication and identification environments.
• Experience (including the ability to setup configure upgrade manage and troubleshoot) with Windows-based systems and services (i.e. Active Directory Certificate Services Active Directory Federation Services in both physical and virtual environments).
• Experience with cryptography fundamentals: PKI standards data encryption or key management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years experience designing and leading successful projects with organization-wide impact requiring extreme uptime.
• 8 years developing software solutions for API access and automation.
• Deep knowledge in Entra government cloud environments.
• Proven track record of influencing solutions cross-domain for success.
• Foundational experience/working knowledge with adjacent technologies and disciplines:
  • Datacenter infrastructure
  • Linux systems
  • Database systems

• Scripting experience in PowerShell leveraging source code and version control tools.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Principal IT Windows Systems Engineer: $165000.00 - $230000.00/year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

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