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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
JessupMarylandUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Salary
$170,000–$220,000 a year
Full-time

Senior System Administrator

Job description

The primary role of the System Administrator is to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure. This role involves day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance across Windows and UNIX systems. You'll work directly with both hardware and software systems in a dynamic, multi-platform environment.

Job responsibilities

  • Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
  • Manage the 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.
  • Handle STE/STN scoring and documentation.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience.
  • Minimum 15+ years of system administration experience.
  • Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting skills.
  • Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
  • Proficiency configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Experience with virtual environments and system capacity planning.

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