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Senior Systems Engineer

Auria Space
$125,000 - $160,000
life insurance, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States
Aug 11, 2025
Auria is looking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer to support the JAM program. This role is REMOTE. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our core IT infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring system reliability, performance, and scalability to support business operations. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in systems architecture, cloud technologies, automation, and security best practices. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: Design, configure, and maintain enterprise systems including servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure. Lead large-scale infrastructure projects including migrations, upgrades, and deployments. Implement and maintain system monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Network, Security, DevOps, Developers) to support business and application needs. Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell. Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices. Provide mentorship to junior engineers and act as a technical escalation point. Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as needed. WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES: Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or Infrastructure roles. Expertise in Windows/Linux server environments. Strong experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V). Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP). Familiarity with security standards and practices (patching, firewalls, IAM). WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, RHCE, or similar. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps toolchains. PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $125,000 - $160,000 THE AURIA TEAM: Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision. As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy: Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed 11 Company-Paid Holidays & Float days per year Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Training Assistance Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And much more! Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.