Technical Systems Administrator II (Clearance Required)

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking an IT Systems Engineer II to maintain and optimize IT infrastructure. This role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems, managing networks and virtualization, and developing automation scripts.

A TS/SCI clearance and hands-on experience are required to support mission-critical systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement backup and recovery procedures, and ensure system reliability, security, and performance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related IT experience.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with automation scripting languages.
• Understanding of backup and recovery procedures.
• Experience with basic system administration tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications.
• Manage and troubleshoot network configurations and protocols for reliable connectivity.
• Design, implement, and manage virtualization technologies to optimize resources.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline IT processes.
• Design and implement backup and recovery procedures to protect data.
• Perform routine system administration tasks (user accounts, monitoring, resources).
• Manage Active Directory and Windows administration tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and initiatives.

Skills

Operating systems

Networking protocols

Virtualization

Automation scripting

Backup & recovery

System administration basics

Windows Admin Tools

Routing & remote access

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The IT Systems Engineer II is a role designed for professionals with a solid background in IT systems and a passion for maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. This position is responsible for managing and troubleshooting IT systems to ensure their reliability and efficiency. The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems and software applications, managing network configurations, and implementing virtualization technologies. Additionally, the IT Systems Engineer II will develop automation scripts, design backup and recovery procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and initiatives. In this role, you will install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications while managing and troubleshooting network configurations and protocols to ensure seamless connectivity. You will implement and manage virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization and develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline IT processes and improve efficiency. A key responsibility will be to design and implement backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity. Additionally, you will perform routine system administration tasks, including user account management, system monitoring, and resource allocation, and utilize basic system administration tools to manage shared resources such as file systems and printers. You will distinguish between system processes/services and user processes, managing authentication and authorization processes, and administer local and network resources to ensure proper resource sharing and access control. Leveraging Windows administrative tools, you will manage system configurations and Active Directory, administer networked and distributed computing environments, including routing and remote access services, and modify deployed group policies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives will be essential, and you will stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree). Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Active U.S. TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Proficiency in operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation.
• Understanding of backup and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with most basic system administration tools and processes; for example, ability to boot/shut down a machine, add and remove user accounts, use backup programs, manage shared resources (e.g., file systems, printers), and add a workstation to a network.
• Understanding distinctions between system processes/services and user processes, the authentication/authorization processes in use at the site, local and network resources and resource sharing, basic networking concepts and practices.
• For Windows administrators, familiarity with the basic Windows administrative tools and how to locate them (e.g., Computer Management tool, lowest-level Active Directory tools).
• Familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment concepts; for example, ability to use the route command, administer routing and remote access service, and modify deployed group policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency in advanced scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation

Pay Range: $87,156.00 - $119,839.50 Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight‑proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.