Systems Administrator at AeroVironment in Hanover, MD

Systems Administrator
Location: Hidden Maryland
Worker Type
Regular

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.

Position 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.
> 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.

Basic Qualifications:
> Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
> 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.

Other Qualification & Desired Competencies:
> Experience with virtual environments and system capacity planning.

Work Location: Contractor Site, Hanover MD

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with FS Poly

Salary Range: $170,000 - $220,000

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly
The salary range for this role is:
$102,000 - $178,500
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:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.
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 technology—we 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 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. 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 is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.