System Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry, is seeking a talented System Administrator. The growing Madison, AL-based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Install, configure, and maintain operating system, software, and hardware
• Monitor system performance to improve availability and reliability
• Perform system upgrades, patch management, and server maintenance tasks to enhance system security and functionality
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
• Perform backup and recovery operations at regular intervals using Veeam Backup & Replication (configuration, monitoring, and management)
• Utilize ITIL-based processes to capture tasks and obtain approvals
• Develop and maintain documentation of system and network configurations
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users
• Support network design, configuration, and ongoing network infrastructure management (switches, routers, firewalls)
• Administer hybrid Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Azure Active Directory
• Utilization of an RMS platform for remote maintenance or end user support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar major with extensive computer-based or technical content), or 8 years of experience in lieu of education
• Minimum of 5 years of system administration experience in any size environment
• Foundational understanding of UNIX and Windows systems
• Core understanding of networking (e.g., routing, switching, protocols, and basic network security)
• 3-5 years of system administration experience supporting Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) requirements
• Experience administering hybrid Microsoft 365 environments
• Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication for backup and disaster recovery planning
• Experience in network engineering tasks such as design, implementation, and support of enterprise networks
• Experience in server patching and maintenance best practices
• Experience working with ITIL Service Transition and Operation processes, such as Change Management and Incident Management
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong presentation, and effective communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team or independently when required
• Experience in Agile environments
• Experience working in Cloud DevOps environments, such as Azure DevOps
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and DoD compliance policies
• IAT II certification required (e.g., Security+, Cloud+) or obtained within 6 months of hire date

JOB LOCATION

• Madison, Alabama, United States

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time/Regular

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

• Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Yes