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 companys onpremises 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.

Responsibilities:

• Administer Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy DNS and DHCP.
• Manage virtualization platforms (HyperV) and virtual machine lifecycles.
• Maintain storage systems file servers permissions and system hardening baselines.
• Oversee backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Support compliance with NIST SP 800171 CMMC and ITAR through configuration management and access control.
• Administer user identity and access management in Active Directory and Azure/Entra ID.
• Monitor system performance availability and security baselines.
• Act as Tier3 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 46 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 ID conditional access and MFA enforcement.

Desired Qualifications:

• Aerospace defense or manufacturing IT experience.
• Knowledge of NIST CMMC or other cybersecurity frameworks
• PowerShell 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)

Work Environment & Conditions:

• 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.

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 $81000-$113000 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 Durango CO

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

What Youll 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.

Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt 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.

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.

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act a potential new employees salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.