Systems Administrator IRES - SSFB

Amentum; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8570 II certs, and Windows 11 experience.

Duties include Tier 1 support, patch testing, inventory control, and incident management. Primary hours are 0730–1600, with possible shift, overtime, and occasional weekend work to meet task demands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general full-time work experience.
• 1+ months of directly related IT experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required.
• Working experience with Windows 11 OS.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 IT support and basic troubleshooting.
• Log and manage break/fix tickets for higher tiers.
• Test and install system patches.
• Manage asset disposition and inventory controls.
• Oversee incident request queue and SLA adherence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE or higher

DoD Top Secret Clearance

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Windows 11

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

Group Policies

Virtual Desktop Environment

Job description

Position Title: Systems Administrator

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Systems Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Provide technical support to customers including basic inquiries, basic troubleshooting, break/fix needs, and touch maintenance at Tier 1 through remote administrative tools or verbal guidance.
• Create and execute break/fix tickets for Tier 2 and Tier 3 needs.
• Support the testing and installation of system patches.
• Support hardware disposition needs on assets like sanitization facilitation, excessing old or no longer needed assets, or CD and hard drive destruction when necessary.
• Be accountable for maintaining accurate inventory and stock planning.
• Be accountable for the maintenance and management of the queue of incident requests (IRs).
• Be adaptable to new technologies, new situations, and short deadlines.
• Support and respond to customer requirements identified by executing daily walks and check-ins
• Can lift a minimum of 35 lbs, as well as being able to, for extended periods, be sitting, walking, standing, or crawling under desks.

The successful candidate will:

• Be available to support a variety of tasks/roles, including but not limited to: IT Help Desk functions, coordinating break/fix and customer needs through various channels.
• Be adaptable to new technologies, new situations, and short deadlines.
• Be able to work unsupervised and have a strong commitment to a team environment.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the various teams and/or customers on efforts as necessary.
• Be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Be capable of cross-team collaboration and cooperation on a variety of efforts and functions.
• Show ownership of given duties.
• Be self-motivated.

Primary duty hours fall within the hours of 0730-1600, Monday through Friday. Shift work may be necessary and may require occasional overtime or off shift including weekend work depending on task or event support needs.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 2, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 1, or more, months of directly related experience
• Must have a DoW 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
• Must have working experience with Microsoft Windows 11 Operating Systems
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a CompTIA A+ Certification
• Have a CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Have experience with audio-visual systems
• Have experience with Virtual Desktop Environment Support
• Have experience with Active Directory
• Have an understanding of Group Policies, DHCP, and DNS
• Have experience working within the IRES and/or CLAW Organization

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

$69,500 - $94,500

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/16/2026 - 09/25/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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