Systems Administrator II at Astra

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Center, Building Management, Physical SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant fields
  • Strong ability to work under pressure; Strong learning ability, broad technical interest; Strong sense of responsibility, full of enthusiasm for work
  • Good communication skills in English, good team work spirit; Has ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of the interdependencies of server functions and technologies
  • Can understand and run simple Shell/Bash scripts
  • Familiar with Linux system, able to locate hardware faults; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Basic network knowledge concepts - MAC, Subnet, TCP/IP; Ability to perform general troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of out-of-band/lights-out server communication methods, such as IPMI

Responsibilities

  • Planning the server onto racks, arranging the server mounting; Develop and implement capacity management strategies for server deployments in large-scale data centers, optimizing resource utilization; Gather server requirements and ensure adequate provision of space, power, and rack capacities
  • Install the operating systems for new mounted servers
  • Reinstalling the server operating systems, solving the abnormalities
  • Daily server maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and follow-up break-fix of the server and other hardware
  • Maintain data on internal systems including asset management, ticketing, rack related data
  • Work with remote vendors or other teams to solve hardware batch failures and problems
  • On-call on duty, responsible for dealing with the problems raised by the business owner side
  • Collect and check online assets status or issues
  • Erase drives or other configurations for retiring or relocating servers
  • Provide retrofitting or test feedback for tools/systems/platforms
  • Submit and track the part RMA or media destruction process
  • Server network troubleshooting
  • Server lifecycle management
  • Other server operation related work
  • Tidy and escalate problems to senior SOE

Skills

Linux
Windows
Networking
Server Hardware
Rack Mounting
OS Installation
Troubleshooting
Asset Management
Ticketing Systems
RMA
Data Center Operations
Capacity Planning
Server Lifecycle Management

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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