The role
What you'll do
- Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain a Ubiquiti-based network environment, including monitoring performance, security, and reliability
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco network equipment
- Manage and support secure environments within Microsoft GCC High, ensuring compliance and best practices
- Oversee identity, access, and infrastructure within Microsoft Azure
- Provide administration and support for collaboration and productivity platforms including Zoom, Slack, Notion, and Microsoft Teams
- End-User Support & IT Operations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for end-user technical support across hardware, software, network, and SaaS platforms
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in a timely and professional manner
- Provide white-glove support for leadership and key stakeholders as needed
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including account provisioning, device setup, and access control
- IT Asset Management & Procurement
- Manage the procurement of IT equipment, including laptops, peripherals, networking hardware, and accessories
- Maintain accurate inventory of all IT assets, including tracking lifecycle, assignments, and status
- Establish and enforce asset management processes, including tagging, auditing, and reporting
- Coordinate device provisioning, imaging, deployment, and recovery
- Work with vendors to source equipment, manage orders, and optimize cost and availability
- Service Desk Development & Documentation
- Develop and maintain clear, scalable IT documentation including:
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Knowledge base articles
- Troubleshooting guides
- Design and implement foundational processes for a future service desk/help desk function
- Evaluate and implement ticketing systems, workflows, and SLAs
- Establish best practices for incident management, request fulfillment, and escalation paths
The bar
What you'll bring
- We are seeking an experienced IT Systems & Network Administrator to manage, maintain, and scale our internal infrastructure. This role requires a strong background in networking, cloud systems, and SaaS administration, along with hands-on experience supporting end users in a fast-paced startup environment.
- This individual will also play a key role in building the foundation for a scalable IT support function, including documentation, processes, and tooling that will evolve into a formal service desk.
- The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership that is comfortable operating as both a strategic builder and a hands-on support resource. Strong communication and documentation skills are a must, showing attention to detail and a focus on security, reliability, and user experience.
- 5+ years of experience working in a startup environment
- Proven experience administering Ubiquiti network infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment (routing, switching, firewall configuration)
- Experience working within Microsoft GCC High environments
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure (identity, compute, networking, and security)
- Experience supporting and administering: Zoom
- Experience supporting and administering:
- Zoom
- Slack
- Notion
- Microsoft Teams
- Strong troubleshooting skills across network, systems, SaaS platforms, and end-user environments
- Experience providing direct end-user support in a professional setting
- Experience managing IT equipment procurement and maintaining asset inventory systems
- Experience creating technical documentation and operational processes
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or scaling a help desk or IT support function from the ground up
- Experience with ITSM or ticketing platforms, including Atlassian Jira (Jira Service Management preferred)
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC, FedRAMP)
- Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, or similar)
- Experience with endpoint management and security tools
The deal
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
- Flexible work environment
The company
About Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government. We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.
Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.