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Description

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.

Systems Administrator II

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Systems Administrator II onsite in Durango, CO. The Systems Administrator II is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing the company’s on-premises and cloud-based systems and core network infrastructure. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, and administrative environments, ensuring high availability, strong cybersecurity posture, and CMMC certification readiness in alignment with aerospace and defense regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and is comfortable supporting both systems and foundational routing/switching infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Manage virtualization platforms (Hyper-V) and virtual machine lifecycles.
• Maintain storage systems, file servers, permissions, and system hardening baselines.
• Oversee backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Support CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 readiness through secure configuration management, access control enforcement, logging, patching, and system documentation.
• Assist with implementation and ongoing maintenance of security controls required for CMMC audits, including evidence collection and technical remediation.
• Administer user identity and access management in Active Directory and Azure/Entra ID.
• Support and troubleshoot core network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Collaborate with network and security stakeholders on firewall rules, site connectivity, and secure network design.
• Monitor system and network performance, availability, and security baselines.
• Act as Tier-3 escalation for complex systems and network issues.
• Participate in IT projects such as server upgrades, network improvements, new site deployments, and system migrations.
• Document procedures, diagrams, network topology, and runbooks; maintain accurate IT records and compliance artifacts.

Requirements

• 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 and disaster recovery technologies.
• Working knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, and firewall concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across systems and network layers.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, conditional access, and MFA enforcement.

Desired Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, or manufacturing IT experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting environments subject to CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, or ITAR requirements.
• PowerShell or other scripting experience.
• Experience supporting CAD, engineering tools, or PLM systems.
• Experience with enterprise switching, firewalls, or network monitoring tools.
• Relevant certifications (Security+, Azure Administrator, Network+, CCNA, Fortinet NSE).
• Experience with Linux systems (Ubuntu, Rocky, or similar).

Physical Requirements

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-$121,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Onsite in Durango, CO

What You'll Love About Us

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, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Posting Timeline: 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.

Recruitment Notice: 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.

Salary Description

$81,000-$121,000 annually