Vast

IS Support Specialist II

Long Beach, California, United States Full Time

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a(n) Information Systems Support Specialist, reporting to the Director of Information Systems, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-timenon-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide L1/L2 Support for all VAST Enterprise Systems
  • 80% of time spent providing L1/L2 support for all VAST Enterprise Systems, 20% of time assisting with project related work
  • First point of contact/line of support for any software/application support needed
  • License provisioning for engineering systems and corporate systems
  • Monitor, respond and resolve incidents in an ITSM system while ensuring SLA performance metrics are met. Ex: Jira SM, ZenDesk
  • Learning how to triage project requests on top of day to day L1/L2 support
  • Strong understanding of the enterprise system landscape and functional knowledge of processes.
  • Strong collaboration skills with multiple departments and stakeholders
  • Comfortable with enterprise application access controls, troubleshooting / reproducing software bugs, and partnering with Technical Product Managers on larger projects
  • Provide support for multiple location

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in IT or Information Systems support
  • Proven experience with ITSM tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve difficult technical issues with limited information

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in a manufacturing/aerospace environment
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment or enterprise level environment
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry regulations and standards regarding IT and data
  • Experience supporting 500+ end users

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and application support skills
  • Strong attention to detail and exhibits proactivity/can do attitude

Pay Range: 

  • IS Support Specialist II: $27.88 - $39.90
Salary Range: California
$27.88$39.90 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
 
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.