Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

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Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), a casual work environment, and excellent growth opportunities.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, installing, and supporting computer and phone network systems in accordance with AIT corporate policies.

• Install and support LANs, WANs, IP phone, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Install and maintain network hardware and software.
• Maintain individual machines (drivers, settings, configuration of authentication and directory services).
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
• Manage the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems.
• Monitor systems daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns.
• Create, verify, and manage backup data processes.
• Upgrade systems and processes as required by AIT Corporate for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution.
• Demonstrate ability to solve technical and operational problems, showing a high level of customer service and project‑management skills.
• Respond to and resolve help‑desk requests.
• Respond to help‑desk requests after hours when needed.
• Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues encountered by users.
• Administrate infrastructure, databases, malware protection software and other processes.
• Availability for work after hours, holidays, and weekends to support company systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree in a related field preferred.
• DoD 8570 Level I (or higher) security certification (examples: CCNA, CDNA, Cloud+, Security+ CE) or ability to obtain the certification within six months of start date.
• Minimum of five years of system administration experience, including current Windows Server versions.
• System administration and IT certifications (Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of implementing and developing help‑desk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Working knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues.
• Coordinate and support third‑party IT vendor/supplier relationships.

This position requires a government security clearance. Clearance will be part of the onboarding process.

• Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross‑functional environment.
• Performs day‑to‑day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Works in a high‑energy, high‑volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word‑processing programs, and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Ensures decisions are based on policies, rules, and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Maintains confidentiality while processing and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs, users and computers, application support experience with Microsoft Exchange, Office products, O365.
• Working and support knowledge of switch administration of Cisco switches.
• Demonstrates ability to solve technical and operational problems, showing high customer service and project‑management skills.

• Indoors. Production and office…