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# Director, IT Infrastructure at rocketlab

**Location**
: Waitematā, Auckland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Aug 24, 2026

## Description

Rocket Lab is hiring a Director, IT Infrastructure to lead global infrastructure strategy, operations, engineering support, security, compliance, vendor management, and a 24x7 support model across on-premises and cloud environments. The role is onsite in Long Beach, California, or Auckland, New Zealand, reports to the CIO, oversees globally distributed IT engineers, supports space systems and launch operations, and requires up to 30% domestic and international travel. Applicants need 12+ years of progressively responsible IT infrastructure experience, global IT leadership experience, relevant technology or engineering/manufacturing industry experience, a bachelor's degree, and eligibility to meet applicable U.S. ITAR requirements.

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