Technical Systems Administrator III - Applications Support

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 105,929 - 145,673; 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 a Technical Systems Administrator III located in Louisville, Colorado. This role involves managing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Requirements Management platforms, ensuring application health, security, and performance, while collaborating with IT Infrastructure and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in software environments, and familiarity with tools like IBM DOORS and Cameo. A robust benefits package and compensation range from $105,929 to $145,673 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in software environments and upgrades.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administration, configuration, maintenance, and support of MBSE and Requirements Management platforms.
• Overseeing configuration, upgrade, and operation of software.
• Collaborating with various engineering and IT teams.

Skills

Technical administrator for Cameo

IBM DOORS Applications

IT systems understanding

Software configuration

Automation tools (Ansible, Python, PowerShell)

Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Virtualization technologies (VMware)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

About the Role

The Technical Systems Administrator III is responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance, and support of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Requirements Management platforms, including Cameo and IBM DOORS. This role serves as the technical owner for application health, security, performance, upgrades, user support, and future integration with adjacent engineering and enterprise systems.

In this role, you will oversee and contribute to the configuration, upgrade, and long‑term operation of software while directing the operation and maintenance of software architecture and environments to support the IT needs of the business. The Technical Systems Administrator III works closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, PLM, and Software Development teams to ensure reliable operation of mission‑critical engineering applications supporting product development programs. A key responsibility will be to continuously assess and improve processes to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will identify areas for improvement, develop improvement plans, and lead their implementation. Additionally, you will support collaboration with external vendors and service providers to define contracted services and ensure they meet the agreed‑upon requirements of the business, maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, provide technical support and training to end‑users as needed, and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the company’s IT infrastructure remains current and effective.

About You

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 or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience as a technical administrator for Cameo, and IBM DOORs Applications.
• Deep understanding of IT systems, software configuration, CI/CD, engineering, and/or business processes.
• Proficiency in software environments and upgrades.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Certifications: IBM Certified Specialist – Rational DOORS, IBM engineering requirements management DOORs Practitioner/ Foundation, Cameo OMG‑Certified Systems Modeling Professional.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Python, PowerShell).
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of network architecture and protocols.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and protocols.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).

Compensation

Pay Range: $105,929.00 - $145,673.00

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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.