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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Pursuit Aerospace
- **Location:** Bridgeport, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,525.0 - $184,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Software Deployment, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Data Logging, Sonicwall, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Patch Management, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18695169/Systems-Administrator-Connecticut-Manchester

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * 5+ years administering Windows Server/Active Directory, group policy, DNS/DHCP, and enterprise endpoint/security tooling.
 * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
 * Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations., * Experience with patch management, VMware vSphere, Cisco and Unifi switching, and Palo Alto firewalls.
 * Working knowledge of backup/DR solutions (e.g., Druva) and secure data handling practices in regulated environments (NIST 800171/CMMC).
 * CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft Azure/Windows Server, Palo Alto Networks, VMware certifications.
 * Experience with ESET endpoint security, Duo MFA, and SonicWall firewalls
 * Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms and enterprise change management.
 * Strong documentation, communication, and problemsolving skills; ability to collaborate across Cybersecurity, Business Systems, and Infrastructure teams.

Working Conditions

 * Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
 * Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
 * Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
 * Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
 * Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

## Description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for administering Pursuit's enterprise infrastructure across servers, endpoints, identity, and network/security platforms. This role builds, hardens, patches, and monitors systems; enforces identity and access controls; supports virtualization, backups/DR, and ensures alignment with company IT policies and NIST 800171/CMMC practices. The Systems Administrator collaborates with Cybersecurity, Business Systems, and Infrastructure teams to deliver stable, secure, and efficient IT services., * Identity & Access: Administer Active Directory (users, groups, OUs, GPOs), enforce least privilege and MFA, and maintain privileged user standards and audit remediation.

 * Server Lifecycle: Build and harden Windows servers following baseline standards; install and manage agents (Rapid7 Insight Agent, Action1, ESET); configure logging; configure monitoring; maintain patch compliance and remediate vulnerabilities.
 * Endpoint & Platform Operations: Support workstation configuration standards, application deployment, and endpoint protection; coordinate service account creation and tracking and ensure leastprivilege usage.
 * Network & Perimeter Support: Assist with Cisco, Unifi switching (VLANs, SSH/Radius) and firewall administration (Palo Alto/SonicWall NAT, rules, VPN, IDPS). Support GlobalProtect VPN policies and user access.
 * Virtualization: Support VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter), including host/profile baselines, VM provisioning, and remediation.
 * Backup/DR: Coordinate Druva backups and disaster recovery tasks for critical systems; verify backup jobs, retention, and restores as needed.
 * Compliance & Policy Alignment: Implement and uphold IT Security, Acceptable Use, Baseline Configuration, Privileged Access, and OT segmentation policies across supported systems.
 * Change Management & Documentation: Follow ServiceNow change control; document builds, configurations, and procedures; maintain runbooks and knowledge base articles.
 * Collaboration & Support: Provide Tier2/Tier3 support to Help Desk and site IT; engage vendors/contractors when required; communicate status, risks, and remediation plans to stakeholders., The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.