Launch Communications IT Support Analyst II

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is a part of Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to Business Units with the focus on design, build and maintenance of the ground systems, test and launch facilities across multiple locations.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a part of a small, cross-functional team responsible for launch IT and communications infrastructure, you'll be instrumental in manufacturing integration and launch pad operations efforts for Blue Origin's first orbital class rocket. This is a hands-on position focused on supporting critical IT equipment and ensuring our internal customers receive the prompt and effective technology support necessary for building and launching rockets.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Provide front line customer support for computer and communications systems.Deploy, support, and maintain mission critical IT hardware, including workstations, printers and other launch command/control assets.Identify sources of system degradation and mitigate, or provide detailed relevant data such as pcaps, quantitative data, and logs to network engineers for further triage.Generate and modify user accounts through standardized identity management tools such as Active Directory.Inventory management, including maintaining internal asset tracking tools, spares procurement, physical restocking, and deployment.Maintain network monitoring and administration tools.Support occasional overtime and overnight operations for test and launch campaigns.Occasional travel to support deployed ground systems infrastructure across the country.

Minimum Qualifications:3+ years of desktop support or NOC experience.Practical knowledge and experience with standard network protocols (DHCP, DNS, NPS, SQL, SMTP, NFS, etc.)Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated structures.Ability to lift and install heavy server and communications equipment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Prior experience operating and maintaining AV systems.Experience with Windows and Linux command line interface.Prior experience utilizingIT support documentation and workflow automation tools (JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Remedy, SalesForce, etc.)Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and test.Knowledge of industrial controlsystem and managed network switches.Experience with simple scripting in Powershell, bash, VBA, python, etc.Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Netbox, Puppet, SCCM, Chef, GitLab, Solarwinds NCM, etc.

Inclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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