Sr. IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications at SpaceX

Department: Information Technology - CorporateEducation: education_required

Location: McGregor, Texas
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Applications to lead and support Atlassian collaborative platforms and complex integrations across SaaS, CRM, ERP, billing, and internal systems. The role involves designing RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and webhooks; mapping and synchronizing data; implementing monitoring and alerting; upgrading Atlassian applications in clustered Linux environments; documenting solutions; troubleshooting issues; and mentoring team members. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and 3+ years of enterprise application experience, or 5+ years of experience without a degree, along with API integration and scripting experience.

Required Skills

Atlassian
REST APIs
GraphQL
Webhooks
Data transformation
OAuth
Groovy
Python
Java
SQL
ScriptRunner

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or 5+ years of hands-on enterprise application experience in lieu of a degree.
Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing applications in large enterprise environments.
Experience designing and implementing API integrations using REST, GraphQL, and webhooks.
Experience with scripting using Groovy, Python, or Java.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong scripting and SQL experience, especially with ScriptRunner.
Experience upgrading Atlassian applications in a large, clustered Linux production environment.
Hands-on experience integrating Atlassian tools with CRM, ERP, or billing platforms.
Experience migrating data between application platforms.
Experience in a fast-paced team environment with strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with software development teams and other business units.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring or training team members.
Translation Company Name: SpaceX