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AeroVironment

System Administrator Lead

AeroVironment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Summary

The primary role of the

System Administrator Lead

is to provide IT systems administration, IT system/software development and integration, IT system/software testing, cybersecurity compliance, IT system troubleshooting, and incident response for a high priority intelligence program. The successful candidate will lead application design, development and deployment of classified IC systems of similar scope or complexity and meet IT system requirements involving Amazon Web Services environment cloud systems administration, containerization, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments. Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems with six (6) years of relevant experience or High School Diploma with ten (10) years of relevant experience. Minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated, combined experience in IT systems administration, IT system/software development and integration, IT system/software testing, cybersecurity compliance, IT system troubleshooting, and incident response Demonstrated two (2) years of experience in system administration of Sponsor systems of similar scope or complexity. Demonstrated six (6) years of experience in application design, development and deployment of classified IC systems of similar scope or complexity. Four (4) years of combined experience in an Amazon Web Services environment cloud systems administration, containerization, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments. Experience with SecDevOps tools, such as Cl/CD, code repositories, testing suites. Experience providing troubleshooting support for IT systems within IC environment. Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology. Experience with object-oriented programming languages, designing and administering relational databases, NoSQL data solutions, IT system/software testing and configuration management practices. Experience using IT operational status tools of Amazon Web Services and implementing IT Operations situational awareness insight using monitoring and logs, such as in Splunk dashboards, ElasticSearch, ServiceNow An active TS/SCI with polygraph Other Desired Qualifications

Experience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning for technical IT development teams. Master's Degree in any of the above disciplines. Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or equivalent. Salary Range

SALARY RANGE:

$130,000 to $160,000 Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly 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. 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. Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine‑launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand‑launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real‑time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. EEO Statement

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.

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