What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Systems IT Administrator position at Intuitive Machines?
Location: Onsite / Palo Alto, California
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
About The Position
The Mission Systems IT Administrator sits at the intersection of engineering, security, and operations, supporting engineers as they operate vehicles and manage data flows for space products. This role includes day-to-day IT support while helping maintain NIST 800-171 compliance, securing mission-critical systems, and ensuring engineers remain productive.
This is a hands-on position requiring support across deskside services, servers, networks, voice systems, and security controls. The role directly supports mission operations, including lunar landing, satellite, and lunar surface missions. The ideal candidate thrives in occasionally high-pressure environments, is self-directed, and demonstrates strong communication and troubleshooting abilities.
Responsibilities
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
About The Position
The Mission Systems IT Administrator sits at the intersection of engineering, security, and operations, supporting engineers as they operate vehicles and manage data flows for space products. This role includes day-to-day IT support while helping maintain NIST 800-171 compliance, securing mission-critical systems, and ensuring engineers remain productive.
This is a hands-on position requiring support across deskside services, servers, networks, voice systems, and security controls. The role directly supports mission operations, including lunar landing, satellite, and lunar surface missions. The ideal candidate thrives in occasionally high-pressure environments, is self-directed, and demonstrates strong communication and troubleshooting abilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on deskside and end-user support for engineers, technicians, and staff across Windows and Linux environments
- Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and application issues in real time
- Support lab environments, test setups, and mission control/operations spaces
- Manage mission workstations, including imaging and provisioning of systems
- Administer Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL) and Windows Server environments
- Coordinate and support system backups, patching, and monitoring activities
- Support engineering tools and applications related to space systems
- Track andmaintaincompliance with NIST 800-171 security controls
- Support audits, documentation, and SSP/POA&M updates
- Implement andmonitorsecurity controls, including access management, logging, and endpoint protection
- Partner with leadership toidentifyand remediate compliance gaps
- Develop andmaintaintechnical documentation and procedures
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues across mission environments
- Maintain network documentation and support basic segmentation efforts
- Track IT assets, configurations, and system baselines
- Maintainaccuratesystem, network, and security documentation
- Support secure onboarding and offboarding processes
- 5–10 years of experience in IT administration, preferably in startup or high-demand environments
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Linux administration (command lineproficiencyrequired)
- Windows Server environments and endpoint support
- Windows 11 Enterprise endpoint support
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
- Experience supporting technical users, such as engineering teams
- Familiarity with NIST 800-171 or similar frameworks (e.g., CMMC, NIST CSF)
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated environments
- Exposure to lab/test environments or mission-critical systems
- Experience with:
- Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools such as Intune or Jamf
- SIEM and logging tools
- Vulnerability management tools
- Understanding of Zero Trust security concepts
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.