Enterprise Software Specialist

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &视

Company holidays & floating holidays

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

York Space Systems seeks an Enterprise Software Specialist to own the health, performance, and compliance of core business systems in an Azure Government (GCC High) and FedRAMP environment. You will manage web servers, databases, and complex fault analysis while serving as the primary technical liaison for third-party vendors, ensuring strict security controls.

The role requires IIS/Apache, MS SQL Server expertise, PowerShell mastery, and 6+ years in systems administration within regulated

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Systems Administration, with at least 3 years specifically supporting the application/database tier in a regulated ITAR, FedRAMP, or CJIS environment.
• Proficiency in managing IIS or Apache and administering MS SQL Server (T-SQL, maintenance plans, and permissions).
• Direct experience working within Compliance Frameworks and Controls.
• Solid understanding of Cisco switching and UniFi wireless environments and how network latency and VLAN segmentation impact application delivery.
• Mastery of PowerShell for system auditing, database tasks, and automating vendor-provided update packages.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; remote or hybrid work is not supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 support for enterprise applications, managing the underlying web servers (IIS, Apache, Nginx) and ensuring high availability for both SaaS and self-hosted government-ready tools.
• Perform routine DB maintenance, performance tuning, and schema troubleshooting (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) to support application backends; manage data-at-rest encryption and backup validation.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for outages or performance degradations using logs and telemetry to identify issues across application, database, or network layers.
• Act as lead technical contact for software vendors; manage escalations, patch cycles, and vendor access per least privilege and FedRAMP/CMMC requirements.
• Maintain Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant; ensure configurations, integrations, and data flows meet NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 controls.
• Ensure secure connectivity between on-prem Cisco/UniFi networking and Azure Gov resources; optimize and encrypt application traffic.
• Develop and execute testing and deployment plans for upgrades, patches, and migrations with zero downtime.

Skills

PowerShell

System administration

Compliance frameworks

Networking basics (Cisco/UniFi)

Root Cause Analysis

Vendor liaison/third-party management

Tools

IIS

Apache

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Greenwood Village, CO, 6060 South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking an Enterprise Software Specialist for a high-level technical role responsible for the full-stack health, performance, and compliance of core business systems within an Azure Government (GCC High) and FedRAMP environment. Beyond identity and cloud administration, this position requires deep technical ownership of the application layer, including web server management, database maintenance, and complex fault analysis. You will serve as the primary technical liaison for third-party software vendors while ensuring all systems operate within strict federal security boundaries.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 support for enterprise applications, managing the underlying web servers (IIS, Apache, Nginx) and ensuring high availability for both SaaS and self-hosted government-ready tools.
• Perform routine DB maintenance, performance tuning, and schema troubleshooting (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) to support application backends. Manage secure data-at-rest encryption and backup validation.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex system outages or performance degradations. Utilize log aggregation tools and telemetry to identify issues across the application, database, or network layers.
• Act as the lead technical point of contact for software vendors. Manage escalations, oversee third-party patching cycles, and ensure vendor remote access complies with CMMC/FedRAMP "least privilege" protocols.
• Maintain the Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant. Ensure all application configurations, integrations, and data flows adhere to NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 controls.
• Maintain secure connectivity between on-premises Cisco/UniFi networking hardware and Azure Gov resources, ensuring application traffic is optimized and encrypted.
• Develop and execute rigorous testing and deployment plans for application upgrades, security patches, and database migrations in a zero-downtime-focused environment.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing IIS or Apache and administering MS SQL Server (T-SQL, maintenance plans, and permissions).
• Direct experience working within Compliance Frameworks and Controls
• Solid understanding of Cisco switching and UniFi wireless environments, specifically regarding how network latency and VLAN segmentation impact application delivery.
• Mastery of PowerShell for system auditing, database tasks, and automating vendor-provided update packages.
• 6+ years in Systems Administration, with at least 3 years specifically supporting the application/database tier in a regulated (ITAR, FedRAMP, or CJIS) environment.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or Defender for Cloud for application-level threat hunting.
• Experience configuring SSO/SAML and SCIM provisioning within Microsoft Entra ID for government-certified third-party apps.
• Certifications:
• MCSA: SQL 2016 (or equivalent modern Data Associate cert).
• CompTIA Security+ (required for IAT Level II compliance).
• Azure Solutions Architect or Administrator (AZ-104/AZ-305).

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.