Senior SIL Systems Administrator & Team Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a System Administrator, Supervisor to lead and mentor a team within the System Integration Lab.

The role combines hands-on management of multi-user Linux systems used in development, integration, test, training, and operations with independent judgment in a regulated aerospace environment. You will work with software, systems, cybersecurity, network, and test engineers to resolve complex issues, deploy software, manage

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in an information technology department primarily in systems administration.
• Must demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of system administration theories, concepts and practices.
• Equivalent military technical experience at journeyman or senior level with extensive hands‑on experience in enterprise systems, networks, cybersecurity, or technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation and maintenance of computer/network systems.
• Lead a team of System Administrator Specialists that support and maintain the computer/network portion of our products throughout the world.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members to strengthen the team’s capabilities and capacities; provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Linux administration

System deployment

Configuration management

Network troubleshooting

Cybersecurity awareness

Analytical skills

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related discipline

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

VMware/Hyper‑V

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a System Administrator, Supervisor to lead and mentor a team within the System Integration Lab.

The role combines hands-on management of multi-user Linux systems used in development, integration, test, training, and operations with independent judgment in a regulated aerospace environment. You will work with software, systems, cybersecurity, network, and test engineers to resolve complex issues, deploy software, manage