About the role
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Infrastructure Systems Engineer to build and own the internal platform that powers the company: identity, endpoints, networks, and security that will make company-wide impact.
AI-Forward Engineering Culture
We are an AI-forward engineering organization. Are you already to use AI tools to write code, architect systems, and solve complex problems in your daily work? Our engineers:
Use AI as a force multiplier in their daily work
Design systems assuming AI-assisted development and operations
Value engineers who experiment, adapt quickly, and adopt better tools
What This Role Is
This role focuses on infrastructure for people and internal systems: Identity (SSO, RBAC, lifecycle) Endpoints (Mac, Windows, Linux) Access (device trust, zero-trust networking) Internal platform and automation IT Security & Compliance How You'll Fulfill Your Mission Own identity as a first-class system (SSO, RBAC, lifecycle, device trust) Build a fully automated onboarding/offboarding pipeline
Design and
operate
endpoint infrastructure across Mac, Windows, and Linux Eliminate
manual IT work
through automation, scripting, and tooling
You should expect to spend the majority of your time building systems and automation—not responding to tickets
Architect secure network infrastructure
across office, lab, and remote environments
Design and implement modern access patterns
(e.g., WireGuard-based networking, zero-trust, device-aware access)
Own
firewall
and perimeter security
(Palo Alto, Juniper, or equivalent)
Enable secure, compliant access
to cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, GCP Assured Workloads)
Drive compliance (CMMC, ITAR) through systems
—not paperwork
Partner directly with engineering
to remove friction and increase velocity
You will have high ownership and autonomy to define how these systems are built and operated
What We Value in You
12+ yrs proven experience building and owning infrastructure systems
Deep experience with identity systems (Azure AD / Entra or equivalent; SAML/OAuth/SCIM)
Strong experience managing heterogeneous endpoint fleets (Mac, Windows, Linux; MDM such as Intune/Jamf/Kandji)
Hands-on experience with network security and modern connectivity patterns (VPNs, WireGuard, zero-trust networking)
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
Experience integrating systems via APIs and event-driven workflows
Experience operating in regulated environments (CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP-like)
What Sets You Apart
You treat internal infrastructure like a product, not a helpdesk
You automate everything that happens more than once
You reduce complexity instead of adding it
You think in terms of identity-first and network-minimized architectures
You can debug across identity, network, endpoint, and cloud boundaries
You have strong opinions about how systems should be built—and can back them up
Desired Multipliers
Experience in GCC High environments (Microsoft Entra ID)
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services GovCloud or Google Cloud Platform Assured Workloads
Experience with WireGuard-based networking or modern secure access platforms (e.g., Tailscale, Cloudflare Zero Trust)
Experience supporting hardware, lab, or manufacturing environments
Experience designing zero-trust or device-trust architectures
What Success Looks Like
New hires are fully provisioned in minutes, not days
Access is automated, auditable, and least-privileged by default
Network access is identity-driven and device-aware, not perimeter-based
Endpoint fleet is secure, compliant, and requires minimal manual intervention
Engineers can move fast without being blocked by infrastructure
Compliance is continuously satisfied through system design
Systems are more secure, audits become trivial, and the company scales without friction
The pay range for this role is:
$
179,140-240,000
per year
Salary and Benefits
We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package. We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups. We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
ITAR Requirements:
This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies. All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws. Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.
© Astra Space Operations, LLC. All rights reserved, Astra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
San Francisco Applicants:
Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry’s leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.