Windows System Administrator (Secret)

Position Title: Windows System Administrator
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position
Clearance Required: DoD Secret
Work Schedule: Day shift
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

⚠️ IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• This position supports a classified Department of Defense mission and is not an entry-level or clearance-sponsoring role.
• Applicants must meet all minimum requirements to be considered. Applications that do not follow the instructions below will be automatically disqualified.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Clearance level must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format.
• Applicants who do not meet these requirements should not apply.

Description of Duties:
The Windows System Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• Maintain Mission-critical infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on system hardening, virtualization, and incident management.
• Leverage deep expertise in Windows environments to respond to escalations, apply DISA STIGs, and ensure the security and stability of our systems.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong technical communication and collaboration skills for working with users and external vendors.
• Have critical thinking skills and a dedicated, problem-solving mindset.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have 6 or more years of general (full-time) work experience (may be reduced with completion of advanced education)
• Must have 3 or more years of directly related experience
• Must have extensive experience as a System Administrator in a secure DoD environment
• Must have proven expertise in administering infrastructure through Active Directory, VMWare, and Citrix
• Must have experience managing incident escalations, performing hardware/ software troubleshooting, and applying OS/application patches
• Must be skilled in managing user accounts, devices, groups, and organizations units within Active Directory
• Must have experience with MS SQL Server database management and developing SQL queries for analysis and reporting
• Must be able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues affecting hardware, operating systems, and applications
• Must have strong knowledge of Active Directory Users and Computers, Sites and Services, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking and LDAP
• Must have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment
• Must be able to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE

Desired Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline
• Have a current ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification
• Have a current CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+) certification
• Have a current CompTIA PenTest+ certification
• Have a current CompTIA Linux+ certification
• Have a solid understanding of Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) principles and frameworks
• Be familiar with both Windows and Linux operating systems in a hybrid environment
• Be proficient in network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNA, VLANs, VPNs)

Compensation:
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:

• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format with clearance level clearly listed to be considered.
• Candidates must be fully truthful in their application and resume. Dishonesty, omission of required information, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Applications are reviewed for compliance prior to technical qualification. Submissions that do not meet the stated requirements or instructions will not be reviewed.

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com

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