Join SpaceX as an IT Windows Systems Administrator to support critical Microsoft-based technologies in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Support users and maintain critical resources
- Troubleshoot and recover failed Windows systems
- Implement policies based on guidance from security and engineering teams
- Define, document, and implement best practice standards
- Monitor for and remediate critical issues in production environments
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience in IT systems administration OR 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration without a degree
- 3+ years of experience maintaining a Windows-based infrastructure
Nice to have
- Experience with Authentication and SSO solutions
- 5+ years implementing and troubleshooting Windows systems
- Analysis of memory dump and logs for advanced troubleshooting
- Imaging of Windows systems
- Experience in leveraging code repositories and revisioning tools
Practical constraints
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- ITAR requirements for U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The IT Windows Systems Administrator at SpaceX is responsible for supporting users and maintaining critical Windows-based systems across various environments. This role requires expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory and Office 365, along with strong troubleshooting skills for system recovery and performance monitoring. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in IT systems administration, particularly in fast-paced settings, and should be adaptable and self-motivated. The position is part of a team dedicated to ensuring operational efficiency within a company focused on advancing space exploration.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 31, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 2, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX.
- Python appears in 18% of 3242 comparable mid other roles in United States; IIS appears in 0.1% of 3242 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the IT Windows Systems Administrator role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this IT Windows Systems Administrator role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, IIS, O365, Outlook.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this IT Windows Systems Administrator role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 of enabling human life on Mars.
IT WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
SpaceX is looking for a Systems Administrator with knowledge and broad experience across Microsoft-based technologies. This employee will be a member of the Information Technology Windows Infrastructure team and will support all SpaceX personnel. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment. They should be a self-starter, self-motivator, and possess ingenuity to excel at this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support users and maintain critical resources in a broad range of use cases and environments.
- Troubleshoot and recover failed Windows systems or resources.
- Implement policies based on guidance from security and engineering teams.
- Define, document, and implement best practice standards.
- Support user productivity applications such as O365, Outlook, Teams.
- Monitor for and remediate critical issues in production environments.
- Contribute to Internal Documentation and Runbooks.
- Partner with Internal Service Desk Teams for ticketing escalations and triage.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience in IT systems administration OR 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration without a degree.
- 3+ years of experience maintaining a Windows-based infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, etc.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Authentication and SSO solutions (SAML, OIDC/OAUTH, Flask, Mellon, ADFS, NPS/Radius/Tacacs).
- 5+ years implementing and troubleshooting Windows systems (Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016+).
- Analysis of memory dump and logs for advanced troubleshooting of systems.
- Recovery of failed Windows systems (unable to boot).
- Imaging of Windows systems (WDS, sysprep).
- Operating system patch management at scale.
- Experience in leveraging code repositories and revisioning tools.
- Understanding of EntraID as an authentication platform and Identity Provider with security features.
- Experience with scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Python, Bash.
- Experience in user administration in Active Directory and EntraID.
- Experience in supporting the Microsoft Office 365 suite on workstations and mobile devices, such as Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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