Mission IT Operator - New Mexico

Post Date

Jul 22, 2026

Location

Las Cruces,
New Mexico

ZIP/Postal Code

88001
US
Oct 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

BAL-0cf698b6-8947-4adf-8ccc-76edb31cc62c

Pay Rate

$35 - $43 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Mission IT Operator supports a 24x7 government mission as the primary point of contact for all site issues during the assigned shift. The role covers both mission-specific ground systems and business infrastructure platforms, requiring broad knowledge of Windows and Linux environments across a global enterprise. Operators work within a classified environment under standing orders and SOPs, and are expected to recognize and respond to anomalies — including those without an established playbook — while maintaining precision under operational pressure.

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Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications
Required
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (mandatory)
• Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+)
• Excellent communication skills ensuring effective and accurate information exchange across a multi-location enterprise
• Ability to work non-standard work week, weekends, and holidays; 12-hour shift work in support of 24x7 operations
• System administration experience including UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Desired
• Experience with virtualization technologies and software such as VMware

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.