Senior Systems Administrator — Linux/Windows & IT Security

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States, seeks a System Administrator to manage mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX systems. The role covers day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a multi-platform environment.

You'll work with hardware and software, handle server, storage, and network tasks, perform vulnerability management, configure Red Hat Linux and Windows, and provide Tier I/II support, with ITAR compliance and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field is required, or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of system administration experience.
• Strong RedHat Linux and Windows troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
• Proficiency configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex problems with server hardware, apps, and software integration.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management for escalated tickets.
• Manage 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 POA&Ms scoring and documentation.
• Maintain POA&Ms and patch systems per security and functional parameters.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors on system specs and refreshes.
• Analyze escalated issues and provide actionable feedback.

Skills

RedHat Linux

Windows troubleshooting

Nessus

POA&Ms

STE/STN

UNIX environments

Troubleshooting

Tier I/II support

Hardware knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Eng

5+ years SA experience substitute

Tools

Nessus

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States, seeks a System Administrator to manage mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX systems. The role covers day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a multi-platform environment.

You'll work with hardware and software, handle server, storage, and network tasks, perform vulnerability management, configure Red Hat Linux and Windows, and provide Tier I/II support, with ITAR compliance and TS/SCI eligibility.