Senior System Administrator
AeroVironment
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Job summary
AeroVironment, based in Maryland, is seeking a System Administrator to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX systems. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and operate multi-platform environments, with hands-on involvement in hardware and software, and collaboration with hardware vendors.
The role requires strong RedHat Linux and Windows experience, TS/SCI with polygraph, and familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives; 15+ years of SA experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience.
- Minimum 15+ years of system administration experience.
- Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
- Proficiency configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Responsibilities
- Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
- Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
- Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
- Provide Tier I and II IT support and problem resolution.
- Manage client/server/storage/network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage RedHat Linux and Windows systems.
- Support vulnerability management using Nessus.
- Handle STE/STN scoring and documentation.
- Maintain POA&Ms and patch systems based on security and functional parameters.
- Collaborate with hardware vendors on system specs and refreshes.
- Analyze escalated issues and provide actionable feedback
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Job description
Jessup, MD
Full time
8296
Regular
The primary role of the System Administrator is to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure. This role involves day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance across Windows and UNIX systems. You'll work directly with both hardware and software systems in a dynamic, multi-platform environment.
- Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
- Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
- Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
- Provide Tier I and II IT support and problem resolution.
- Manage client/server/storage/network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage RedHat Linux and Windows systems.
- Support vulnerability management using Nessus.
- Handle STE/STN scoring and documentation.
- Maintain POA&Ms and patch systems based on security and functional parameters.
- Collaborate with hardware vendors on system specs and refreshes.
- Analyze escalated issues and provide actionable feedback
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 15+ years of system administration experience.
- Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
- Proficiency configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Experience with virtual environments and system capacity planning.
The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
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