Systems/Network Administrator

AVIAN, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

AVIAN, Inc. in Lexington Park, MD, seeks a Systems/Network Administrator to maintain secure, reliable IT operations and support Navy/DoD clients.

You will work with IT leadership and colleagues to manage servers, networks, and security, while documenting processes and supporting incident response. This employee-owned company offers growth and ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in systems administration and network management in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, virtualization, LAN/WAN, routing/switching, firewalls, and endpoint management.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices, incident response workflows, and security compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting, ownership mindset, and cross-department collaboration.
• Clear written/verbal communication and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems and network infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, endpoints, VPN, wireless, authentication services).
• Perform health checks, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain availability and performance.
• Support cybersecurity policies; assist with incident verification and documentation.
• Remediate IT incidents in coordination with IT leadership; support digital forensics and remediation efforts.
• Apply corrective actions for vulnerabilities, configuration drift, audit findings, and compliance.
• Administer asset lifecycle activities (procurement, installation, tracking, maintenance, decommissioning).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee helpdesk requests and onboarding/offboarding with HR/Ops and Security.
• Maintain technical documentation and audit materials; contribute to audit readiness.
• Report recurring issues and propose continuous improvements to systems and processes.

Skills

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Virtualization

LAN/WAN

Firewalls

Endpoint management

Incident response

Cybersecurity basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft AZ-104

Cisco CCNA

Tools

SharePoint Admin

Job description

Systems/Network Administrator

Job Locations:
US-MD-Lexington Park

• ID: 2026-2636
• Category: Information Technology
• Type: Full Time
• Telecommute: No

Overview

About the Role

We're seeking a Systems/Network Administrator, in support of AVIAN's corporate Information Technology (IT) operations.

A Systems/Network Administrator is part of AVIAN's IT team and is responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and efficient operation of AVIAN's systems and networks. The role ensures proactive identification and remediation of system and network issues, supports cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard CUI and other sensitive information, and provides responsive technical support to employeeowners in alignment with AVIAN's IT Management Policy.

Working closely with the SharePoint Administrator and IT/Cybersecurity Specialist, the Systems/Network Administrator executes daily operational tasks, assists with incident response, implements corrective actions, and helps maintain existing documentation and audit readiness across the enterprise environment.

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact - and Own a Piece of the Future

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we'd love to meet you.

We're a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we're not just looking for someone to fill a seat - we're looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us.

Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

Responsibilities

Systems/Network Administrator Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems and network infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, endpoints, VPN, wireless, authentication services).
• Conduct routine health checks, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain availability, stability, and performance.
• Support proactive cybersecurity policies and procedures; assist with discovery, verification, and documentation of cyber incidents.
• Execute remediation steps during IT incidents in coordination with IT leadership; support digital forensics and technical remediation efforts as directed.
• Apply corrective actions related to vulnerabilities, configuration drift, audit findings, and compliance requirements.
• Administer asset lifecycle activities, including acquisition, installation, tracking, maintenance, and decommissioning of hardware and software.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee helpdesk requests. Provide timely end user support for account management, access, device setup, and troubleshooting; collaborate with HR/Ops and Security on onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain technical documentation (network diagrams, configuration baselines, runbooks, troubleshooting guides) and contribute to audit preparation materials.
• Report recurring issues, risks, and infrastructure needs to IT leadership; recommend continuous improvements to systems and processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related, or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, and/or work experience.
• 3+ years' experience in systems administration and network management within enterprise environments.
• Handson with Windows Server, Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration, Entra ID, virtualization, LAN/WAN, routing/switching, firewalls, and endpoint management.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices, incident response workflows, and security compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, ownership mindset, and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Clear written/verbal communication and customerservice orientation.

Preferred

• Experience in GCC High or other secure/government tenant environments.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft AZ-104, or Cisco CCNA.
• Familiarity with digital forensics, audit processes, and remediation activities.

Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

About being a part of Team AVIAN

As an employee-owner, you'll be a catalyst for progress - helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it's helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

You'll Succeed Here If You

• See opportunities where others see routine
• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better
• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks
• Believe in doing the right thing the right way - even when no one's watching
• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together
• Embrace a \"one team\" mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork.
• Understand the power of ownership - and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: We're not just building a company - we're building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you'll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth: We're expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value - not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration: We're big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.