Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior IT Systems Engineer at K2 Space, the individual is responsible for architecting and managing critical IT infrastructure that supports the company's ambitious satellite projects. Key skills include deep expertise in Windows and Linux systems, virtualization technologies, and cloud platforms, along with proficiency in scripting and automation. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over seven years of experience in IT systems engineering, particularly those who excel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. K2 Space's focus on innovation and rapid growth presents a unique opportunity for impactful contributions.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,400).
Starts above 17% of 350 comparable senior other roles that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 65 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 14.9% of 4166 comparable senior other roles; Active Directory appears in 0.1% of 4166 comparable senior other roles.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: K2 Space lists $125,000–$155,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior IT Systems Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Active Directory, Azure, BGP, DHCP, DNS.
What seniority level is this role?: K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior IT Systems Engineer role at K2 Space.

From the original posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

Step into the backbone of our organization — where your decisions keep the lights on, the data flowing, and the business moving. As our Senior IT Systems Engineer, you're not just maintaining infrastructure; you're the architect of an environment that hundreds of people depend on every single day. You'll own mission-critical systems, drive complex projects from whiteboard to production, and set the technical direction for how we scale. Every server you harden, every cloud migration you lead, and every automation script you ship makes the entire organization faster, safer, and more resilient. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, raising the bar for the team around them, and building infrastructure that just works — even when everything else is on fire.

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and administer enterprise systems including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V)

Design and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Lead infrastructure projects from planning through deployment, including migrations, upgrades, and new system rollouts

Monitor system performance and availability; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and points of failure

Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices across systems and security domains

Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions; conduct regular testing and documentation

Collaborate with the security team to harden systems, apply patches, and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, or CMMC

Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors; provide technical recommendations to leadership

Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier 3 support issues across infrastructure and systems

Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff; conduct knowledge sharing and contribute to team documentation

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or infrastructure roles

Deep expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS) administration

Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V)

Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, firewalls, and load balancers

Experience with identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SSO/MFA)

Familiarity with ITSM tools (Jira Service Management) and ITIL practices

Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

Experience with Powershell, Python or Bash

Experience with Identity & Access management principles

Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, opentofu or ansible

Fluency with Linux systems

Experience in supporting cloud environments such as Azure or AWS

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this exempt role is $125,000 – $155,000 + equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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Senior IT Systems Engineer

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