or apply directly on K2 Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As a Senior IT Systems Engineer at K2, you will architect, deploy, and manage enterprise systems, ensuring the infrastructure is robust and efficient for daily operations. Your role involves leading complex infrastructure projects, maintaining hybrid cloud environments, and collaborating closely with security teams to ensure compliance and system hardening. You will also mentor junior staff and serve as a senior escalation point for technical issues, making critical decisions that impact the entire organization.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or infrastructure roles
- Deep expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS) administration
- Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V)
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, firewalls, and load balancers
Nice to have
- Experience with Powershell, Python or Bash
- Experience with Identity & Access management principles
- Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, opentofu or ansible
- Fluency with Linux systems
- Experience in supporting cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
What you get
- Base salary range for this exempt role is $125,000 – $155,000 + equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- High-impact role with significant responsibilities
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
- Salary is based on various factors, which may lead to variability
Summarised from K2 Space 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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