IT Systems Administrator

Katalyst Description:

Katalyst is an American technology companyfocused on dynamic space operations.We are building a fleet ofdual-use multipurposerobotic space vehiclestocreate thefuture where maneuvering upgrading refuelingresupplyand exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained responsive operations possible we enable a new era of spaceexplorationthat strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Katalyst Culture:

Working at Katalyst is intense hands-on and deeply rewarding. Youll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility craftsmanship and doing things the right way even when its harder. Youll work closely with thoughtful driven teammates who push each other to do their best. Oh and were dog friendly!

Benefits:

• Stock options & equity
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Catered lunches

WhatYoullDo

• Administer and maintain the organizations cloud productivity and collaboration platform (email file storage collaboration tools) in a government/regulated cloud environment including user and license lifecycle management.

• Manage cloud identity and access (IAM) including multi-factor authentication conditional access and role-based access controls.

• Administer enterprise cloud infrastructure across major public cloud platforms including network segmentation virtual machine lifecycle and support for developer-operated workloads.

• Operate enterprise endpoint management and remote monitoring/management (RMM) tooling provisioning patching configuration baselines and compliance reporting.

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned to NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 including phishing-resistant MFA encryption and key management logging and access control.

• Maintain accurate asset inventory configuration records and documentation including system security plan (SSP) artifacts network diagrams and runbooks.

• Support and develop onboarding and offboarding processes that can adapt during a period of rapid headcount growth.

• Serve as escalation-tier support for infrastructure identity and access issues.

• Partner with the Director of IT & Security to design pilot and deploy new systems supporting multi-site expansion and future secure facilities.

WhatWereLooking For

• 3 years of hands-on experience administering Windows Server enterprise productivity/collaboration platforms and endpoint management.

• Working experience with cloud identity/directory services MFA and conditional access.

• Practical knowledge of at least one major public cloud platform including virtual machine administration and network segmentation.

• Solid grasp of endpoint hardening patch management and access control.
• Strong ability to convert undocumented knowledge into clear repeatable procedures.

Your Ideal Background

Preferred

• Experience operating in a regulated or compliance-driven environment (CMMC NIST 800-171 DFARS ITAR FedRAMP or similar).

• Experience with government or regulated cloud regions.

• Exposure to developer-operated infrastructure source control or CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience supporting an organization through rapid scaling or multi-site expansion.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security is required within 612 months of hire (strongly preferred at time of hire).

• One or more of the following are a plus: CompTIA Network Cloud or Server; a cloud administrator associate-level certification (e.g. Azure or AWS); or Microsoft endpoint/identity administrator certifications.

Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation and Benefits: Your 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. The anticipated salary range for this role is $75000 - $150000 annually.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130 which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information and as a result Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.