Principal IT Windows Systems Engineer

SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our Information Technology Windows Infrastructure team, driving strategic projects and initiatives that propel SpaceX forward. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, exercising a high degree of ownership and responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools they design and manage, all in support of our mission to make humanity a multiplanetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect efficient solutions with organization-wide impact.
• Lead projects with various stakeholders from multiple disciplines to design and implement solutions at scale.
• Mentor and train talented engineers in new technologies, processes, and best practices.
• Provide rapid and effective guidance and solutions to adapt to new conditions and scenarios.
• Communicate complex solutions effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Document architecture, process, and promote open collaboration.
• Identify blockers, inefficiencies, and single points of failure.
• Provide and implement solutions to address problems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Windows operating system engineering and architecture.
• Experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication and identification environments.
• Experience (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) with Windows-based systems and services (i.e. Active Directory Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services in both physical and virtual environments).
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, leveraging source code and version control tools.
• Experience with cryptography fundamentals: PKI standards, data encryption or key management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years designing and leading successful projects with organization-wide impact requiring extreme uptime.
• 8+ years developing software solutions for API access and automation.
• 5+ years leading and mentoring senior engineers.
• Deep knowledge in Entra government cloud environments.
• Proven track record of influencing solutions cross-domain for success.
• Foundational experience/working knowledge with adjacent technologies and disciplines:
  • Datacenter infrastructure
  • Linux systems
  • Database systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.