Defense IT Systems Administrator – Secret Clearance

IERUS Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm located in Colorado Springs is seeking a qualified Systems Administrator for a Missile Defense Agency program. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience, along with a current DoD 8140 certification and U.S. citizenship. The role includes customer support, technical troubleshooting, and integration of systems. Salary ranges from $114,000 to $129,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 with a Master's, or 9 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a current DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent customer contacts for technical solutions.
• Serve as the first line of defense for user-level interactions.
• Support MDA flight tests, integrating R&D systems.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical troubleshooting

Windows administration

Linux application support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

RedHat 7/8/9

Windows 10/11

Atlassian Confluence

Job description

A defense technology firm located in Colorado Springs is seeking a qualified Systems Administrator for a Missile Defense Agency program. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience, along with a current DoD 8140 certification and U.S. citizenship. The role includes customer support, technical troubleshooting, and integration of systems. Salary ranges from $114,000 to $129,000 depending on experience.