System Administrator

Griffon Aerospace; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the UAS industry, seeks a skilled System Administrator in Madison, AL to install, configure, and maintain OS, software, and hardware, monitor performance, and support hybrid Microsoft 365 environments.

Requirements include a BS in a technical field or 8 years experience, 5+ years in system administration, UNIX/Windows expertise, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Knowledge of Veeam, ITIL, and cloud platforms is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of system administration experience.
• Foundational understanding of UNIX and Windows systems.
• Core networking understanding (routing, switching, protocols, security).
• 3-5 years of Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) experience.
• Experience administering hybrid Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on with Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Enterprise network design, implementation and support.
• Familiar with ITIL Service Transition & Operation processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain operating system, software, and hardware.
• Monitor system performance to improve availability and reliability.
• Perform system upgrades, patch management, and server maintenance.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Backup and recovery operations using Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Follow ITIL processes for task capture and approvals.
• Document system and network configurations.
• Provide technical end-user support.
• Support network design, configuration, and ongoing infrastructure management.
• Manage hybrid Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Azure AD).
• Use RMS platform for remote maintenance or end-user support.

Skills

UNIX basics

Windows basics

Networking basics

ITIL processes

Cloud IaaS

Veeam backup

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8 years experience

Tools

Veeam Backup & Replication

Azure Active Directory

SharePoint Online

Exchange Online

Job description

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry, is seeking a talented System Administrator. The growing Madison, AL-based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter!

Job Description

• Install, configure, and maintain operating system, software, and hardware
• Monitor system performance to improve availability and reliability
• Perform system upgrades, patch management, and server maintenance tasks to enhance system security and functionality
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
• Perform backup and recovery operations at regular intervals using Veeam Backup & Replication (configuration, monitoring, and management)
• Utilize ITIL-based processes to capture tasks and obtain approvals
• Develop and maintain documentation of system and network configurations
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users
• Support network design, configuration, and ongoing network infrastructure management (switches, routers, firewalls)
• Administer hybrid Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Azure Active Directory
• Utilization of an RMS platform for remote maintenance or end user support

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar major with extensive computer-based or technical content), or 8 years of experience in lieu of education
• Minimum of 5 years of system administration experience in any size environment
• Foundational understanding of UNIX and Windows systems
• Core understanding of networking (e.g., routing, switching, protocols, and basic network security)
• 3-5 years of system administration experience supporting Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) requirements
• Experience administering hybrid Microsoft 365 environments
• Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication for backup and disaster recovery planning
• Experience in network engineering tasks such as design, implementation, and support of enterprise networks
• Experience working with ITIL Service Transition and Operation processes, such as Change Management and Incident Management
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance

Desired Qualifications / Non-essential Skills

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong presentation, and effective communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team or independently when required
• Experience in Agile environments
• Experience working in Cloud DevOps environments, such as Azure DevOps
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and DoD compliance policies
• IAT II certification required (e.g., Security+, Cloud+) or obtained within 6 months of hire date

JOB LOCATION

• Madison, Alabama, United States

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time/Regular

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

Ship Required

• Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Yes