Senior Systems Administrator - Red Hat & Windows (TS/SCI)

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment (AVAV) is seeking a seasoned System Administrator to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX platforms. The role covers day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include Tier I/II IT support, virtualization planning, and security-focused patching in coordination with hardware vendors. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of system administration experience.
• Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
• Experience configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

System administration

Troubleshooting

Multi-platform

IT support

Security basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Nessus

POA&Ms

STE/STN

UNIX

Job description

AeroVironment (AVAV) is seeking a seasoned System Administrator to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX platforms. The role covers day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include Tier I/II IT support, virtualization planning, and security-focused patching in coordination with hardware vendors. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required for this position.