Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications

Full Timesenior

Bastrop, TXPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

SpaceX is hiring a Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications. This is a full-time role in Bastrop. Part of SpaceX's Security hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Security roles is $143k-$190k (based on 213 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, IT APPLICATIONS

As a Senior IT Systems Administrator, you will serve as a key technical leader and Subject Matter Expert for our collaborative platforms—especially the full Atlassian suite (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and more)—while architecting and maintaining critical integrations that connect SaaS tools, CRM, ERP, billing systems, and internal applications.

You will design, build, and support RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and webhooks with a strong focus on security, reliability, data transformation, and real-time synchronization. You’ll identify automation opportunities, implement monitoring and alerting, create clear documentation, and partner directly with stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve efficiency across the organization. You’ll also lead upgrades of Atlassian applications in large, clustered Linux environments, manage complex workflows and schemes, and help mentor others while working in a fast-paced, high-impact setting.

This is a hands-on senior role for someone who combines deep technical expertise in integrations and Atlassian administration with strong customer-facing and problem-solving skills. If you want to shape the systems that enable ambitious teams to move faster and more reliably, we want you to apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate directly with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful delivery of the project(s)
Create and maintain detailed technical and user-facing documentation for the internal team and end users
Understand how to integrate other applications integrate with each other.
Design, build, and maintain integrations using RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks to connect SaaS platforms and internal systems
Integrate business applications (CRM, ERP, billing, etc.) with a focus on data mapping, transformation, and real-time synchronization
Identify integration opportunities that improve efficiency, automate processes, and reduce manual work through deep understanding of operational workflows
Apply API & security best practices including authentication (OAuth, API keys), error handling, monitoring, and ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable integrations
Integrate alerting and monitoring to ensure the application and the services are performant and reliable
Support the Atlassian application stack which includes: Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence including creation and management of custom complex projects, workflows, schemes, custom fields, and security schemes
Serve as one of the SMEs of Atlassian stack which comprises of: Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and more
Support and resolve issues with collaborative applications such as Jira/Confluence
Develop, test, and deploy upgrades for collaborative applications such as Jira/Confluence

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline and 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing applications in large enterprise environments; OR 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing applications in large enterprise environments in lieu of a degree
Experience designing and implementing API integrations (REST, GraphQL, webhooks)
Experience with scripting (such as Groovy, Python, or Java)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong experience with scripting (Groovy, Python, or Java) and SQL (especially with ScriptRunner)
Strong experience upgrading Atlassian applications such as Jira/Confluence in a large, clustered Linux production environment
Hands-on experience integrating Atlassian tools with other internal systems, CRM, ERP, or billing platforms
Experience with migrating data between other application platforms
Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment with strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with various business groups (software development teams and other business units)
Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring or training other team members

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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Where is the Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications position at SpaceX located?

This position is based in Bastrop. SpaceX has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications at SpaceX earn?

SpaceX has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications role at SpaceX posted?

This role was posted on July 20, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications role at SpaceX require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. SpaceX lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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