Systems Administrator

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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

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Location:

Onsite – Durango, CO
Salary: $81,000–$113,000 annually (mid‑range typical).

This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until it is filled.

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits 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 are a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request to

This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.