Infrastructure & Systems Administrator at Space Kinetic
El Segundo, CA
$80,000–$100,000
Aug 5, 2026
El Segundo, CA
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A mid-level IT infrastructure and systems administrator role at a space technology startup, responsible for running and scaling on-premises and cloud-based environments spanning Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, networking, and Microsoft 365. The position also supports CMMC Level 2 compliance and cybersecurity initiatives, and involves scripting for task automation. It is fully on-site in El Segundo, CA, with significant domestic travel.
Mid level · 3+ years · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · Full-time
Pay in the description: $80,000–$100,000
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 20 people in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (network and computer systems administrators). range 6–30
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $108,627 (middle half $88,065–$134,177). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (9)
The posting states 3–7 years of experience; the overall years minimum is set to 3 (the lower bound).
A degree is listed as preferred but explicitly waived for candidates with substantial relevant experience, so no minimum degree is flagged.
Proxmox is listed in the required section but qualified as 'preferably Proxmox,' indicating the specific platform is preferred while virtualization experience broadly is required. Proxmox is marked preferred to reflect this nuance.
Ubuntu and Rocky Linux are listed as preferred distributions within the required Linux experience; they are captured as a single preferred skill with alternatives.
CMMC Level 2 compliance support appears in the responsibilities section and is reinforced in the 'What We'd Love' section (NIST SP 800-171/CMMC familiarity); CMMC is marked required given its prominence in job responsibilities, while NIST SP 800-171 is marked preferred as it appears only under 'What We'd Love.'
The role involves ITAR-controlled work; candidates must be US persons (citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) or obtain State Dept. authorization.
Domestic travel of approximately 25–40% is required — unusually high for an infrastructure admin role.
Compensation is equity-inclusive; the $80,000–$100,000 range covers base salary only.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): NIST SP 800-171.
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