IT Platform Engineer, Loft Orbital
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Providing simple, fast, and reliable ways to deploy missions to low Earth orbit.
Open for applications
Providing simple, fast, and reliable ways to deploy missions to low Earth orbit.
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity Options
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make space simple for organizations that need Earth observation capabilities.
Role
Who you are
- SaaS & Data Integration: Expertise automating SaaS platforms (NetSuite, Atlassian Cloud, HRIS, GitLab, Tailscale) through APIs/iPaaS, ETL pipelines, and identity standards (SCIM, SAML/OAuth)
- Scripting & Automation: Advanced scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for cloud/on-prem orchestration, CI/CD workflows, and configuration management
- Cloud & Virtualization: Hands-on administration of AWS (IAM, EC2, WorkSpaces, VPC) and VMware vSphere, including hybrid environment management and directory integrations (AWS Directory Service, Azure AD, Okta)
- Network Troubleshooting: Proven capability diagnosing complex issues across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises networks, ensuring reliability and performance
- Automation Mindset: Demonstrated track record transforming manual IT processes into automated, reliable, and testable solutions
Desirable
- Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and ITSM platforms
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response
- Understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies
- Knowledge of container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) and related security practices
- Familiarity with Google Workspace DLP tools
- Ability to mentor junior IT staff in security and automation best practices
- Enterprise security experience (firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, OS lockdown) and familiarity with SIEM/log management for real-time threat detection and automated patching
- Experience in highly regulated or engineering-driven industries (aerospace, defense)
What the job involves
- As part of our IT team, you'll play a critical role in securing, automating, and optimizing internal and SaaS platforms
- Collaborating closely with infrastructure engineering, finance, and our People team, you’ll develop scalable and secure solutions that bridge infrastructure, security, and application integration
- This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to Loft’s innovative mission of seamless access to space using cutting-edge technologies
- Develop and implement automated workflows and integrations among critical SaaS platforms (NetSuite, Duro, HRIS tools, Google Workspace) using APIs
- Automate and manage security infrastructure including network security (firewalls, VPNs), endpoint protection, encryption, and secure OS configurations
- Administer and secure AWS environments (WorkSpaces, EC2, IAM, VPC) with directory integrations (Azure AD, Okta)
- Deploy and maintain VMware virtualization infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi), including migrations, patching, and capacity management
- Manage IAM solutions across hybrid environments, automating user provisioning and permissions via SCIM, SAML/OAuth
- Administer GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines, automating permissions and access management through API integrations
- Optimize existing IT processes and policies to enhance operational efficiency
- Coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing
Application process
- As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English
Our take
The use of satellites was once confined to governmental services and communication giants, but recent innovations in satellite deployment have provided new opportunities for businesses to operate satellite fleets. Whilst this allows them to develop IoT products and provide rapid connectivity services to their customers, accessing the technology and resources needed to launch satellite buses is expensive, complex, and dependent on aerospace expertise.
Loft Orbital deploys space infrastructure as a service, providing businesses with rapid, reliable, and simplified access to space technologies. The company focuses on shielding its customers from the complexities of aerospace missions, allowing them to provide satellite-driven products to their customers without requiring expensive consultants, infrastructure, and inventories.
Whilst the company will face significant competition with satellite deployment giants such as SpaceX, Loft Orbital stands out with its turnkey approach, ultimately increasing accessibility and reducing the complexities associated with satellite-driven services. This has positioned it as an approachable partner for clients including Arabsat, which represents satellite monitoring for the entirety of the Arab League, and more recently, Esper Satellites which will be flying their four flagship payloads on Loft's buses.
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Insights
42% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2025
$198.6m
SERIES C
Sep 2021
$140m
SERIES B
Total funding: $355.6m
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Pierre-Damien Vaujour
(Co-Founder & CEO)Experience as Aerospace System Engineer for the NASA Ames Research Center's Commercial Partnerships and Mission Design Center. Head of Data Product and Business Development for Spire Global, Inc. from 2013 to 2016.
Alex Greenberg
(Co-Founder & COO)Experience as Engagement Manager for Avascent from 2010 to 2014. Worked in Business Development for Spire from 2014 to 2016.
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