Windows System Administrator (2nd Shift)
LaunchTechLocation: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Travel Required: Up to 10%
LaunchTech is seeking a System Administrator Windows (Night Shift) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role requires supporting mission systems during the 1400–2200 shift, ensuring stability of Windows server environments, managing enterprise services, and performing critical troubleshooting for after-hours operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
The System Administrator Windows (Night Shift) will:
Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers and systems
Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management, and documentation practices
Make recommendations to plan, develop, and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
Perform physical inspections and research using system and event logs as well as appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends, and troubleshoot issues
Provide timely updates to team leads, managers, and stakeholders on task status and troubleshooting efforts
Install, configure, and manage on-prem Active Directory, including configuration and implementation of GPOs
Assist integration leads and managers with problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation
Advise team members and leadership, making technical recommendations regarding system development, optimization tools, process improvements, and support efforts
Use the REMEDY ticketing system to report, track, and document incidents and resolution actions
Perform evening shift work, typically 1400–2200, with potential adjustments based on mission activity
What You Bring
Basic Requirements:
Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 4, or more, years of directly relatable experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and applications such as Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11
Must have strong knowledge of Active Directory Users and Computers, Sites and Services, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking, and LDAP
Must have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology
Must have experience building, configuring, and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment
Must be able to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems
Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Desired Requirements:
Have a strong understanding of troubleshooting approaches and root cause analysis
Have experience with security patching and software management using WSUS
Have experience with NetApp NAS storage
Have a working knowledge of PowerShell scripting
Have a strong understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems, and MDIOC operations
Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline
Why LaunchTech?
LaunchTech is built on a simple promise: Excellence, Period.
You’ll support mission-critical operations while working with a high-caliber technical team dedicated to national defense.
We offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
And more
Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?
LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.