Windows System Administrator (Night Shift)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are seeking a System Administrator – Windows (Night Shift) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems.

• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices

• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements

• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions

• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts

• Install, configure, and manage on-prem Active Directory environment including configuration and implementation of GPOs

• Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed

• Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts

• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document incidents and resolution of actions on faulty systems

• Perform evening shift work, typically 1400-2200 but may change to meet off-hour mission activities

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education

• Must have 4, or more, years of directly relatable experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and applications such as Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11

• 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

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a strong understanding of troubleshooting approaches and root cause analysis

• Have experience with security patching and software management using WSUS

• Have experience with NetApp NAS storage

• Have a working knowledge of PowerShell scripting

• Have a strong understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations

• Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a mission-focused operations team supporting critical Windows infrastructure and enterprise systems for national missile defense operations.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow

• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.