Chaos Inc
Overview
CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions. Role Overview
Role Overview: The IT Sr. Systems Administrator is an exciting role at one of the leading cutting-edge technology startups in the world, supporting both Chaos Products and IT infrastructure. This person will build and manage the IT solutions that will play a large role in contributing to Chaos Industries' advanced technology development including one of the most advanced sensor technologies in the world, Coherence. Near-term, this is a very hands-on position with a heavy emphasis on the implementation of IT solutions. This person will also be the focal point to implement our IT strategy, road map, and architecture of our IT systems and support products for the company. This person will be working with IT/compliance consultants, as appropriate. This is an on-site position in Hawthorne, CA, as this person will work closely with engineering. Responsibilities
Manage and monitor Azure services and infrastructure. Implement, manage, and maintain Azure compute, storage, network, and security services. Ensure availability, performance, security, and scalability of Azure infrastructure. Monitor and analyze resource utilization and consumption. Implement and oversee Azure governance, including policies, compliance, and security controls. Automate tasks and processes related to Azure management using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages. Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Azure services with on-premises environments. Assist with the design and deployment of disaster recovery and high availability strategies. Provide technical support and guidance on Azure-related issues to IT teams and end-users. Stay current with Azure updates, features, and best practices, and recommend improvements to existing services. Work full-time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California. Minimum of 8+ years ofexperience or 5 - 10 major projects in professional, IT administration, this person will be implementing major IT projects. Experience with planning and implementing IT infrastructure that meets DFARS government compliance standards, (e.g. ability to handle controlled unclassified information, CUI) all with the goal of enabling the foremost government-backed advanced research and development. Experience designing, deploying, and managing IT architectures including multiple different networks with different access requirements and standards, e.g. IT solutions for both government and commercial use cases. Experience with integrating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid technology including identity management, MFA, servers, routers, networks, and switches. OS deployment, management, and administration of servers, workstations, and laptops in Windows and Linux (e.g. RHEL/Ubuntu) environments, both on-site and remote Scripting and development experience to automate IT processes (e.g. Ansible, Python) Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods. Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS). Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned. Preferred Requirements
FEDRAMP-compliant cloud work (e.g. Microsoft GCC High, Amazon Gov Cloud, etc) 5+ years of strong PowerShell automation and advanced active directory experience desired. Experience automating Linux Configuration utilizing Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Artifactory) Experience with git Experience standing up air-gapped classified IT computing environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams Why CHAOS?
Health Benefits:
Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company Additional benefits : life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more Our Perks:
free daily lunch, No meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code Compensation Components:
competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses Company Size:
150 employees and counting! More About Us:
We're building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical, real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application, and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which weve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of April 2025 we have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from some of the most prominent VC funds and investors including Accel, NEA, 8VC, and Valar. With a managing team that includes Epirus founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) + key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantirs growth to $1B in revenue), we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date! Salary Range:
$140,000 - $200,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Voluntary Self-Identification Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in CHAOS Industriess Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select...[p>PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr
CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions. Role Overview
Role Overview: The IT Sr. Systems Administrator is an exciting role at one of the leading cutting-edge technology startups in the world, supporting both Chaos Products and IT infrastructure. This person will build and manage the IT solutions that will play a large role in contributing to Chaos Industries' advanced technology development including one of the most advanced sensor technologies in the world, Coherence. Near-term, this is a very hands-on position with a heavy emphasis on the implementation of IT solutions. This person will also be the focal point to implement our IT strategy, road map, and architecture of our IT systems and support products for the company. This person will be working with IT/compliance consultants, as appropriate. This is an on-site position in Hawthorne, CA, as this person will work closely with engineering. Responsibilities
Manage and monitor Azure services and infrastructure. Implement, manage, and maintain Azure compute, storage, network, and security services. Ensure availability, performance, security, and scalability of Azure infrastructure. Monitor and analyze resource utilization and consumption. Implement and oversee Azure governance, including policies, compliance, and security controls. Automate tasks and processes related to Azure management using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages. Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Azure services with on-premises environments. Assist with the design and deployment of disaster recovery and high availability strategies. Provide technical support and guidance on Azure-related issues to IT teams and end-users. Stay current with Azure updates, features, and best practices, and recommend improvements to existing services. Work full-time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California. Minimum of 8+ years ofexperience or 5 - 10 major projects in professional, IT administration, this person will be implementing major IT projects. Experience with planning and implementing IT infrastructure that meets DFARS government compliance standards, (e.g. ability to handle controlled unclassified information, CUI) all with the goal of enabling the foremost government-backed advanced research and development. Experience designing, deploying, and managing IT architectures including multiple different networks with different access requirements and standards, e.g. IT solutions for both government and commercial use cases. Experience with integrating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid technology including identity management, MFA, servers, routers, networks, and switches. OS deployment, management, and administration of servers, workstations, and laptops in Windows and Linux (e.g. RHEL/Ubuntu) environments, both on-site and remote Scripting and development experience to automate IT processes (e.g. Ansible, Python) Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods. Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS). Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned. Preferred Requirements
FEDRAMP-compliant cloud work (e.g. Microsoft GCC High, Amazon Gov Cloud, etc) 5+ years of strong PowerShell automation and advanced active directory experience desired. Experience automating Linux Configuration utilizing Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Artifactory) Experience with git Experience standing up air-gapped classified IT computing environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams Why CHAOS?
Health Benefits:
Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company Additional benefits : life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more Our Perks:
free daily lunch, No meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code Compensation Components:
competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses Company Size:
150 employees and counting! More About Us:
We're building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical, real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application, and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which weve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of April 2025 we have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from some of the most prominent VC funds and investors including Accel, NEA, 8VC, and Valar. With a managing team that includes Epirus founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) + key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantirs growth to $1B in revenue), we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date! Salary Range:
$140,000 - $200,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Voluntary Self-Identification Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Apply for this job
First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you authorized to work for any employer in the United States? Select... Website LinkedIn Profile Are you a U.S. Person (i.e. a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) who can obtain and maintain a Security Clearance? Select... Do you presently hold an active U.S. security clearance, or are you eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance? Select... Please note this position does not necessarily require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Are you any of the following protected individual(s) as defined in the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)? Select... EXPORT CONTROLS - This position may require access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Your responses to the questions below will be used solely to determine your eligibility under U.S. law to receive information and materials subject to U.S. export controls. I live within commutable distance of or am willing to relocate to the location where this position is based. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in CHAOS Industriess Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select...[p>PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr