System Administrator

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft, a leading aviation manufacturer, seeks a mid‑level Systems Administrator to support the Systems Operations Manager in maintaining data center operations including server hardware, software, and patches.

The role requires hands‑on experience with Windows servers in an AD environment, Linux administration, backup, and virtualization, plus strong documentation and security policy adherence. Travel and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MCP, MCSE, A+ certifications preferred
• Ideal candidate must demonstrate abilities during interview process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data center operations including server hardware, software, and patches.
• Administer Windows servers in an Active Directory environment and manage group policy.
• Administer Linux systems (Debian, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).
• Manage backup processes using Veeam; document systems and processes.
• Administer enterprise antivirus (CrowdStrike) and security group policies.
• Maintain virtualization environments (VMware, Proxmox, OLVM) and SAN/NAS storage.
• Oversee disaster recovery processes and Microsoft patch management.
• Ensure file and folder security and AD user administration.

Skills

Windows Server Admin

Active Directory

Group Policy

Linux Admin

VMware

Proxmox

OLVM

SAN/NAS

Veeam

Documentation

CrowdStrike

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

MCP/MCSE/A+ preferred

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

OLVM

SAN/NAS

Pure Storage

Synology

TrueNAS

Veeam

CrowdStrike

Job description

Position Summary

This mid-level position is responsible for supporting the Systems Operations Manager in maintaining data center operations including server hardware, software and patches

Essential Job Functions

• Three years experience administering Windows servers in an Active Directory environment
• Group policy creation and administration.
• Administration of Linux systems (Debian, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu)
• Administration, monitoring, and testing data backup (Veeam)
• Documentation of systems, processes, policies
• Enterprise Antivirus administration (Crowdstrike)
• Administration of virtual environment, consisting of VMware, Proxmox, and OLVM
• Administration of storage area network (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS), consisting of storage arrays from Pure Storage, Synology, TrueNAS
• Disaster recovery process, policies
• Microsoft patch management
• Active Directory user, computer and security group administration
• Systems, file & folder security management
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• This position requires a Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, and 3+ years applicable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MCP, MCSE, A+ certifications preferred
• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate abilities during interview process.

In addition to the skills required to perform the essential job functions, the following are preferred skills:

• Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services
• Scripting, batch files, automation
• Cluster server administration
• Business Intelligence tools
• System monitoring tools
• Proofpoint threat response investigation

Physical Demands

• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Degree of mental and visual attention involved in the performance of the normal duties and the requirements for coordination of manual dexterity with such mental and visual attention. Must concentrate mental and visual attention closely on work, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
• Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business
• practices.
• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communicates Effectively

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.
• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.