System Administrator – Digital Factory Solutions I4.; Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our global Digital Technology organization. In this role, you will support and advance data‑driven Industry 4.0 initiatives that are transforming our factories into connected, intelligent ecosystems. Our team works with industry‑leading IIoT platforms to create, deploy, and sustain software solutions that positively impact people, equipment, and products. These solutions enhance workplace safety, reduce manufacturing defects, unlock the value of big data, and ultimately contribute to air traffic safety.

As a member of the Digital Factory Solutions team, you will work hands‑on with information systems, servers, cloud platforms, and manufacturing devices. Your responsibilities will span solution development, platform deployment, system analysis, break‑fix support, and long‑term sustainment across a global landscape. You will collaborate directly with customers, vendors, and internal partners to gather requirements and solve complex technical challenges.

This role is a strong fit for individuals who enjoy working with a talented, highly motivated team; engaging with a wide range of technologies; and driving solutions that have meaningful real‑world impact. Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, attention to detail, self‑motivation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

Location:

US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA

U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

• Lead deployment, configuration, and sustainment of medium‑ to large‑scale Industry 4.0 platforms and applications across global manufacturing sites.
• Serve as the technical focal point and application owner for assigned digital factory systems.
• Analyze complex business requirements and propose effective, scalable technical solutions.
• Translate customer needs into system designs, specifications, and implementation plans.
• Support current and legacy applications, ensuring reliability, stability, and compliance.
• Perform system installation, integration, configuration, hardening, patching, log management, and security reviews.
• Execute daily operational activities following established incident and change management processes.
• Maintain documentation including standard work, best practices, diagrams, and configurations.
• Monitor applications and services, identifying opportunities for automation to improve uptime and resiliency.
• Collaborate with vendors, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Provide knowledge sharing and cross‑training to peers and junior team members, helping improve overall team capability.

• How Industry 4.0, IIoT, and connected manufacturing ecosystems operate at scale in a global aerospace environment.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and supporting modern digital factory platforms and industrial applications.
• Advanced system administration skills across on‑premise, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
• How to design and implement secure, compliant, and highly available digital systems.
• Best practices in automation, scripting, and containerization to streamline operations.
• Techniques for integrating industrial devices, data sources, and enterprise systems.
• Cloud platform capabilities (AWS, Azure) and how to leverage them for manufacturing solutions.
• How to partner with manufacturing, engineering, operations, vendors, and IT teams to deliver end‑to‑end system solutions.
• Practical application of ITIL and enterprise process frameworks in a…