Hiring: Senior Infrastructure Systems Administrator Company: Axiom Space Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:47:56 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, Azure AD, Azure DevOps, Bash, C#, CI/CD, CentOS, Change Management, Configuration Management, Confluence, DNS, Docker, GCP, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Grafana, IAM, IaaS, Infrastructure as Code, Jenkins, Jira, Kubernetes, Linux, PowerShell, Project Management, Prometheus, Python, RHEL, SOC 2, Shell, Splunk, Terraform, Ubuntu, Windows Server About the job Experience: •7+ years of progressive systems administration experience in enterprise environments. Open to level III and IV. Compensation commensurate with experience. •Deep Linux expertise: systems internals, networking, storage/filesystems, kernel-level performance troubleshooting, and advanced shell scripting. •Deep Windows Server expertise: Active Directory design, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy/GPO management at scale, IIS, Failover Clustering, SCCM/MECM, Intune, DSC, and advanced PowerShell. •Strong programming ability beyond scripting (Python, Go, or C#) — you build tools and platforms, not just one-off scripts. •Production experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Required Skills: •Administer, monitor, and optimize Windows Server and Linux environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and certificate services. •Manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi or Hyper-V), including cluster design, resource allocation, and lifecycle upgrades. •Design and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure and/or AWS), including identity federation, IaaS workloads, and cost governance. •Own enterprise storage and backup systems; define and test backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery procedures to meet Service Level Agreements. •Drive patch and vulnerability remediation at scale across Linux (package/kernel lifecycle) and Windows (WSUS/SCCM/Intune, monthly cycles), with automation and minimal disruption to endpoint configuration. •Partner with the cybersecurity and Ground Systems teams to enforce hardening baselines (CIS, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53) and support audit and compliance activities, including working knowledge of ITAR and CUI handling requirements. •Automate routine operations using PowerShell, Python, and Bash. •Lead infrastructure projects: scoping, vendor evaluation, implementation planning, change management, and documentation. Qualifications: •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Operational familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks (800-53, 800-171) and CMMC compliance requirements in a Defense Contractor or regulated environment •Relevant certifications (Security+, RHCE/RHCSA, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or similar) •Operational familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and IT service management (ITSM/ITIL) practices •Hands-on experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) for scripting, automation, or troubleshooting •Embody our core values of leadership •Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!