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Executive IT Support Specialist

SpaceX

Palo Alto, CAJob$105–130K/yrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$105–130K/yr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

SpaceX is hiring an Executive IT Support Specialist. SpaceX is seeking an Executive IT Support Specialist to provide world-class support to its executive team. This role ensures executives have state-of-the-art, always-on, always-working IT solutions. The successful candidate must be self-directed, motivated, organized, and results-driven, with excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills. This technologist should understand current technologies and continuously explore and experiment with new ones.

Key focus areas include Provide high-level customer support with a focus on ownership and follow-through, Work closely with corporate Information Technology, Applications, and Information Security teams, and Design, document, deploy, and support a wide range of technologies.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 3+ Years Enterprise IT Support, and 1+ Years Executive IT Support. Important skills include Self-Directed, Motivated, Organized, Results-Driven, Excellent Listening Skills, and Excellent Oral Communication. Preferred (not required): Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook, and ActiveSync.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Self-DirectedMotivatedOrganizedResults-DrivenExcellent Listening SkillsExcellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationUnderstand Current TechnologiesContinuously Exploring New TechnologiesExperimenting With New TechnologiesHigh-Level Customer SupportOwnership and Follow-ThroughWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidMicrosoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft OutlookActiveSyncMicrosoft SharePoint ServerLync/Office CommunicatorWebExSkypeVideo Conferencing TechnologiesStrong General Computer Technology SkillsWired Network TechnologiesWireless Network TechnologiesExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsExcellent Phone Communication SkillsKnowledge of Emerging TechnologiesWorking With Executive Client GroupSupporting Executive Client GroupPrioritize Executive Support IssuesIndependent Judgment CallsLightning-Speed ResponseCan-Do AttitudeProactively Test for Failure ScenariosConsider Edge Cases

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate3+ Years Enterprise IT Support Experience1+ Years Executive IT Support ExperienceWilling to Work Extended Hours and WeekendsAbility to Lift 30 Lbs. UnassistedU.S. Citizen or NationalU.S. Lawful, Permanent ResidentRefugee Under 8 U.S.C. § 1157Asylee Under 8 U.S.C. § 1158Eligible to Obtain Required Authorizations From U.S. Department of StateBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

EXECUTIVE IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

SpaceX is looking for an Executive IT Support Specialist to provide world-class support to our executive team. This person will ensure that executives have state-of-the-art, always-on, always-working IT solutions. To be successful, this person must be self-directed, motivated, organized, and results-driven. This person must have excellent listening skills and is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills. As a motivated technologist, this person must understand current technologies and must be continuously exploring and experimenting with new technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide high-level customer support with a focus on ownership and follow-through with every interaction

  • Work closely with the corporate Information Technology, Applications, and Information Security teams to ensure enterprise solutions will enable the executive team

  • Design, document, deploy, and support a wide range of technologies used by the executive team

  • Manage schedules and provide after-hours and weekend support when necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate

  • 3+ years of experience in enterprise IT support

  • 1+ years of experience in executive IT support

  • Experience with Windows, OS X, iOS, or Android operating systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

  • Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook, ActiveSync, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Lync/Office Communicator

  • Experience with WebEx, Skype, Zoom, and other video conferencing technologies

  • Strong general computer technology skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge in both wired and wireless network technologies

  • Due to the high visibility of this position, excellent written, verbal, and phone communications skills

  • Knowledge of emerging technologies (latest and greatest hardware/software)

  • Experience working with and supporting an executive client group

  • Ability to prioritize executive support issues above all else

  • Ability to make independent judgment calls to resolve urgent and critical matters

  • Ability to provide lightning-speed response to all executive support requests

  • Can-do attitude, defaulting to “yes, we will figure out a way”

  • Desire to not rest until problems are solved

  • Ability to proactively test for possible failure scenarios and consider edge cases

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed

  • Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Executive IT Support Specialist: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

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