Senior IT Systems Engineer II

8+ years of experience in IT and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total experience).
2+ of those years of experience in a platform focused technology role.
Strong knowledge of one or more of the following: VMware, Windows, Configuration Management, Automation.

Enable Rocket Lab Engineers globally, by leveraging the last platform technology, to efficiently design, manufacture, and manage the next generation of rockets and space systems.
Assist our fantastic team by providing subject matter expertise and support for our different platforms, operating system environments, and supporting infrastructure.
Carry out upgrades and maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure.
Assist with and/or manage project planning and deployment for platform initiatives.
Support the Configuration Management function(s) at Rocket Lab through the implementation of Standards for the deployment and management of the different platform environments to ensure: Compliance with Rocket Lab Policies, Compliance with Cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, Improvements to increase reliability of systems, System High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Simplified and consistent environment management practices, Complete and compliant system baselines and hardening guides for each OS and environment, Automated build, deployment, and maintenance processes for each OS and environment, Clear and concise reporting on usage, uptime, support levels, etc., Comprehensive documentation of environments and support.

Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience.
O365, Azure, and/or AWS experience.
GPO Policy, Group, Computer, and User Administration in complex environment.
Security frameworks and technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.