Principal Systems Administrator

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc., a prominent employee-owned company, is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator to enhance IT operations for the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. This role involves building and maintaining systems, ensuring security, and providing comprehensive support while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of IT experience and relevant certifications, making significant contributions to our mission.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Information Technology including systems administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and networking.
• CompTia Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMware.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades of computer systems.
• Provide help desk and IT support.

Skills

System Administration

Cybersecurity

Communication

Windows Server Configuration

VMware Technologies

Network Management

Automation Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

VMware

Microsoft SCCM

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

Career Opportunities with Avion Solutions, Inc.

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a Principal Systems Administrator to support the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMWare technologies.
• Design and Configuration of the Active Directory and Windows Server environment.
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, and email systems.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage physical and virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Perform server administration tasks in a mixed environment, including user/group management, file permissions, group policy, file replication, and resource monitoring.
• Maintain, deploy, and support internal infrastructure, including client computer systems, servers, switches, routers, and ASAs.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance, patches, and upgrades of computer systems.
• Building and maintaining Windows system images using MDT.
• Work directly with IA staff to identify and resolve vulnerabilities with ACAS.
• Support and maintain SecDevOps infrastructure supporting software development teams and the continuous deployment pipeline.
• Provide help desk and IT support.
• Additional duties assigned based on changes to business needs.

Required Experience:

• 15+ years’ experience in Information Technology, including cyber/information assurance and/or systems administration of servers and workstations.
• Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree .
• Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft Windows OS technology, including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Organizational Units.
• Experience providing desktop, server, and VM support with VMware products with Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with Windows Server and VMware applications such as Vsphere/ESXi, Horizon Client.
• Experience maintaining IT networks (Cisco routers, switches, maintaining network connections, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM and deployment images.
• Experience with STIG management.
• Experience supporting Microsoft’s Azure DevOps Server or similar software development and tracking database is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CompTia Security+ certification.
• Windows Operating System certification (within 90 days).
• Must be a US Citizen and have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time. US travel only.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of government cybersecurity policies and procedures, including system scans, remediation, and documentation.
• Experience and understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls and policies, and implementation of STIGs.
• Experience scripting for automation of tasks and vulnerability assessments.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.