IT Systems Administrator - Linux

Overview

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe—large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and more to launch, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $750 million from investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

We’re seeking a Systems Administrator with deep Linux expertise to help maintain and evolve our infrastructure. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of core systems that support day-to-day operations. You’ll work closely with technical teams to implement improvements, streamline operations, and keep our environment resilient.

• Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, focusing on stability, scalability, and security
• Perform patching, upgrades, and configuration management to keep systems current and compliant
• Manage authentication and access controls across Linux and integrated platforms
• Support and troubleshoot core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, NFS, etc.)
• Develop and maintain automation workflows to reduce manual work and improve consistency
• Monitor system performance, respond to incidents, and implement preventative measures
• Collaborate with different departments to understand and meet their technical requirements and support needs
• Test and evaluate new technology to determine its potential benefits for the company
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for team use

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator with a strong Linux focus
• Hands-on expertise with major Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in server environments
• Solid foundation in networking concepts and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)
• Experience with authentication and access management in Linux environments (e.g. LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD, PAM)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Clear, collaborative communication skills for cross-team work

• Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Familiarity with identity management platforms such as FreeIPA or Active Directory integration
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Nagios)

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, health insurance benefits, disability and life insurance, flexible PTO, 401(k) retirement, and on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed by professional salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered will be influenced by experience, credentials, educational attainment, skill level, and the scope of the position.

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Our mission and products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

Astranis complies with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.