Systems Administrator

Company & Mission

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with expanding operations in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years, and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile, we design, build, and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision, reliability, and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense, human exploration, and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team.

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Systems Administrator onsite in Durango, CO. The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing the company’s on‑premises and cloud-based systems. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, and administrative environments, ensuring high availability, strong cybersecurity posture, and compliance with aerospace industry regulations. The ideal candidate is a technical expert who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Manage virtualization platforms (Hyper‑V) and virtual machine life cycles.
• Maintain storage systems, file servers, permissions, and system hardening baselines.
• Oversee backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Support compliance with NIST SP 800‑171, CMMC, and ITAR through configuration management and access control.
• Administer user identity and access management in Active Directory and Azure/Entra .
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security baselines.
• Act as Tier‑3 escalation for complex technical issues.
• Participate in IT projects such as server upgrades, new site deployments, and system migrations.
• Document procedures, diagrams, and runbooks; maintain accurate IT records.

• 4–6+ years of professional experience in systems administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, and core infrastructure services.
• Experience with virtualization platforms and storage systems.
• Familiarity with backup/DR technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra , conditional access, and MFA enforcement.

• Aerospace, defense, or manufacturing IT experience.
• Knowledge of NIST, CMMC, or other cybersecurity frameworks
• Power Shell or other scripting experience.
• Experience supporting CAD, engineering tools, or PLM systems
• Relevant certifications (Security+, MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, Azure Administrator, etc.)
• Experience with Linux systems (Ubuntu, Rocky, or similar)

• On-site role at primary aerospace facility.
• Participation in after-hours maintenance windows or on-call rotation may be required.
• Occasional travel to additional company sites.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Employment Type:
  
  Exempt
• The expected salary range for this role is $81,000-$113,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Onsite – Durango, CO
• This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled.

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…