Senior Systems Administrator – TS/SCI, Linux/Windows

AeroVironment, Inc.; Jessup (MD); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a System Administrator to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX environments.

You’ll handle day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a multi-platform setting. Responsibilities include resolving complex server issues, providing Tier I/II support, vulnerability management with Nessus, and collaboration with hardware vendors on system specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS/CE or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of system administration experience.
• 5+ years may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
• Proficient in configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex problems with server hardware, applications and software integration.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency 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.
• Maintain POA&Ms and patch systems based on security/functional parameters.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors on system specs and refreshes.
• Analyze escalated issues and provide actionable feedback.

Skills

System administration

RedHat Linux

Windows

Nessus

POA&Ms

STE/STN

TS/SCI with Poly

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Virtual environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Nessus

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a System Administrator to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX environments.

You’ll handle day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a multi-platform setting. Responsibilities include resolving complex server issues, providing Tier I/II support, vulnerability management with Nessus, and collaboration with hardware vendors on system specifications.