CyberSecurity/SysAdmin

We are seeking an experienced Identity and Systems Administrator / Analyst to support identity and access management, Windows infrastructure, endpoint management, and general systems administration activities.
This position will primarily focus on maintaining and improving identity and access controls, administering Okta, supporting role-based access control, and assisting with Active Directory and Windows Server environments. The environment is primarily Windows-based, with a smaller number of macOS and Linux systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Okta or a strong understanding of identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, application access, group-based access, and role-based access control. Familiarity with Jamf is preferred but not required, and training may be provided.
This role will support, maintain, and troubleshoot the identity systems and access controls surrounding those automated processes rather than manually performing routine account provisioning and deprovisioning.
Administer and support identity and access management solutions, including Okta.
Maintain application assignments, access policies, groups, roles, and authentication requirements.
Configure and support role-based access control based on job responsibilities, business requirements, and least-privilege principles.
Support single sign-on, multifactor authentication, federation, and application integrations.
Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, account synchronization, application access, and provisioning-related issues.
Monitor and support automated identity lifecycle processes, including identifying and resolving workflow, synchronization, or access assignment failures.
Review identity and access configurations for consistency, security, and compliance.
Assist with the administration and maintenance of Active Directory, including users, groups, organizational units, delegation, permissions, and Group Policy.
Support Windows Server environments and related infrastructure services.
Support a primarily Windows-based endpoint environment, with limited macOS and Linux systems.
Assist with macOS endpoint management through Jamf when needed.
Use ticketing systems to document, track, prioritize, and resolve incidents, requests, and problems.
Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, system diagrams, and configuration records.
Assist with system upgrades, application integrations, testing, automation, and process improvements.
Support security, compliance, and audit activities related to identity, access, endpoints, and systems administration.
Collaborate with IT, security, application owners, and other technical teams to resolve issues and improve services.
A degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field is helpful but not required. Five or more years of relevant experience in identity management, systems administration, IT operations, or a related field.
Experience administering Okta or a comparable identity management platform.
Understanding of role-based access control, least privilege, group-based access, and access governance concepts.
Experience supporting single sign-on and multifactor authentication.
Experience troubleshooting identity synchronization, authentication, authorization, or application access issues.
Experience with Microsoft Active Directory administration.
Working knowledge of Windows Server environments.
Familiarity with Windows endpoint administration and support.
Experience using an IT service management or ticketing system.
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to create clear, accurate documentation.
Relevant certifications may include Okta, Microsoft, CompTIA, Jamf, Linux, cybersecurity, or systems administration credentials.
Experience with Okta application integrations, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, Workflows, or access policies.
Familiarity with Jamf or another Apple device-management platform.
Experience supporting macOS endpoints in an enterprise environment.
Basic familiarity with Linux administration or Linux-based systems.
Experience supporting hybrid identity environments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, or similar cloud services.
Experience supporting automated identity lifecycle or provisioning workflows.
Willingness to learn new platforms and technologies.
Customer-service-oriented approach to technical support.
Ability to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement.
Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
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.
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”). S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. 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. We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. 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.
Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
_We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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._