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Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale for the commercial space industry, combining software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company enables earth observation, communications, and other critical space-based services.
The IT Engineer will own the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of Apex's technology infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on architecture and infrastructure lifecycle management, not help desk support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, configure, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers from deployment through ongoing management
- Administer and troubleshoot Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux environments across multiple distributions
- Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPNs, routing, switching, firewalls, and network policies
- Administer Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune, Jira/Confluence, and Slack environments
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS (including GovCloud)
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python
- Lead or participate in IT infrastructure projects and provide Tier 3 technical support
- Evaluate solutions, recommend approaches, and implement fixes while minimizing operational impact
- Document configurations, procedures, solutions, and project changes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
- 5–7 years of progressive hands-on experience in IT engineering, systems administration, network engineering, or related discipline
- Strong hands-on technical engineering and troubleshooting experience
- In-depth knowledge of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and various Linux operating systems
- In-depth knowledge of server deployment, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
- In-depth networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPN, routing, switching, firewalls, network policies)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to identify root causes and develop multiple solutions
- Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune, Jira/Confluence, and Slack
- Experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS, including AWS GovCloud
- Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting
- Ability to manage multiple technical projects and complete assignments promptly
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
- Must be a US Citizen (ITAR requirement)
- Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Playa Vista, Los Angeles
