Systems Administrator IRES - SSFB

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
70K-95K Annually
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provides Tier 1 IT support, troubleshooting, break/fix ticket coordination, patching, hardware disposition, inventory management, and incident queue administration for a secured military environment. Supports customer requirements through site walks and check-ins, collaborates across teams, and may perform shift, weekend, or overtime work. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance, ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, Security+ certification, Windows 11 experience, and physical ability to handle equipment and work under desks.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of general full-time work experience, potentially reduced with advanced education
  • At least 1 month of directly related experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
  • Working experience with Microsoft Windows 11
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain an active DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to lift at least 35 pounds and sit, walk, stand, or crawl under desks for extended periods
  • CompTIA A+ certification
  • CompTIA Network+ certification
  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Audio-visual systems experience
  • Virtual Desktop Environment support experience
  • Active Directory experience
  • Understanding of Group Policies, DHCP, and DNS
  • Experience working within the IRES and/or CLAW organization

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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