Amentum

Systems Administrator IRES - SSFB

Amentum$69K — $94K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of full-time work experience (or reduced with advanced education)
  • 1+ months of directly related experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows 11
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier 1 technical support through remote tools or verbal guidance
  • Create and execute break/fix tickets for Tier 2 and Tier 3 issues
  • Assist in testing and installing system patches
  • Facilitate hardware disposition including sanitization of old assets
  • Maintain accurate inventory and stock planning
  • Manage the queue of incident requests (IRs)
  • Conduct daily walks and check-ins for customer support

Benefits

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


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.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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