Systems Administrator

Windows Systems Administrator

The primary role of the Windows Systems Administrator is to manage and support Windows environments both stand alone and enterprise systems. This position focuses on day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise Windows environments. You will work directly with hardware and software systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance across the organization's Windows-based ecosystem. You will also be required to support eMASS packages artifacts and documentation supporting Authorization to Operate decisions, maintaining security and compliance with auditing functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Tier I & II Support: Provide high-level IT support and rapid problem resolution for Windows-based workstations and servers.
• Infrastructure Management: Manage and maintain client, server, storage, and network infrastructure within a Windows domain.
• System Configuration: Configure, deploy, and manage Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Windows 10/11 environments.
• Security & Vulnerability Management: Support vulnerability scanning and remediation using Nessus.
• Compliance & Patching: Maintain POA&Ms (Plans of Action and Milestones) and execute systematic patching based on security and functional parameters.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work with hardware vendors on system specifications, procurement, and lifecycle refreshes.
• Escalation Analysis: Analyze complex technical issues and provide actionable feedback to improve system reliability.

Basic Qualifications

• Certification: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD/DoW 8570/8140 compliance certification.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of dedicated system administration experience.
• Experience working in Air-Gapped networks
• Technical Expertise: Strong Windows troubleshooting skills, including Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), and PowerShell scripting.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and NIST security requirements.
• Environment Setup: Extensive experience configuring and hardening Windows Server and Client environments.
• Security Clearance: An active TS/SCI DoD clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Virtualization: Experience with virtual environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and system capacity planning.
• Communication: Ability to document technical processes and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Clearance Level

TS/SCI

The salary range for this role is:

$85,500 - $121,275

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This 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.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

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About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technologywe redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matterswith speed, scale, and purposethere's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required