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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Client Server Models, Information Systems, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Nessus, Multiplatform
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4CFFBE676CC94680BFFE3AC0E703F314/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computuer Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience
 * Minimum 10+ years of system administration experience
 * Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting skills.
 * Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.
 * Experience configuring UNIX and Windows environments.
 * An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Other Qualification & Desired Competencies:

 * Experience with virtual environments and system capacity planning., T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

## 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., * 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.
 * Maintain POA&Ms and patch systems based on security and functional parameters.
 * Collaborate with hardware vendors on system specs and refreshes.
 * Analyze escalated issues and provide actionable feedback.


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