IT Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all IT support requests, resolving hardware, software, and network issues across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Design, deploy, and maintain corporate network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless access points.
• Administer identity and access management systems (SSO, MFA, and directory services) and manage employee provisioning/deprovisioning.
• Procure, configure, and asset-track all company hardware, including laptops, workstations, servers, and lab equipment.
• Manage and scale cloud services and SaaS applications such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and GitHub.
• Develop and maintain IT security policies in compliance with ITAR, CMMC, and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
• Establish endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation programs.
• Build and maintain IT documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration, IT engineering, or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated ability to support users across macOS, Windows, and Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience administering network infrastructure (routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with identity and access management platforms (Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and organizational SaaS administration.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (ITAR compliance).
• Ability to work onsite at our Seal Beach, CA facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace, defense, hardware startup, or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ITAR and/or CMMC compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, PowerShell, or Python) for automation.
• Experience with MDM solutions such as Jamf or Microsoft Intune.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent industry certifications.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Vision and FSA benefits.
• 3 weeks of PTO plus 1 week of sick time and 10 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with company match.
• Ground floor equity in a high-growth startup.

About the Company

AstroForge is on a mission to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team expanding humanity’s capabilities in space.