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Location: Chicago (Schaumburg), IL.
Type: Part-Time | Open 1/4/26 | Close 1/18/26.
About WingXpand WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems with our 8ft smart plane that expands from a backpack to help farmers grow more yield, public safety crews respond to disasters faster, and keep soldiers safe. We’re a rapidly growing startup that is creating the future of smart, connected, robotics. We want you to play a key role in our journey!
Position Description WingXpand is seeking a hands‑on IT Server & Network Administrator to select, source, install, configure, and maintain servers and network infrastructure. This role owns practical IT execution—standing up servers, configuring networks, supporting engineering tools, and keeping systems reliable and secure. This is a builder role for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, networking, and real systems.
Key Responsibilities Server Infrastructure
Select, source, rack, install, and configure physical and/or virtual servers.
Install and maintain server operating systems (Windows and/or Linux).
Configure storage, backups, user access, monitoring, and system reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve server performance and availability issues.
Engineering Systems (Core Requirement)
Install, configure, and support CAD and PDM software for engineering teams.
Support engineering file storage, permissions, version control, and access workflows.
Partner with engineering staff to troubleshoot performance, access, and system issues related to CAD/PDM environments.
Systems & Documentation
Maintain clear documentation of server builds, network layouts, and configurations.
Support systems operating in a Microsoft GCC‑High environment where required.
Provide responsive help desk support for hardware, software, access, and connectivity issues.
Work onsite out of the Chicago/Schaumburg office as needed to support secure systems and hardware.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Server Administrator, Network Administrator, or Systems Administrator.
Direct experience building, installing, and configuring servers (physical).
Hands‑on experience installing and supporting CAD and PDM systems in an engineering environment.
Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux environments.
Hands‑on experience with networking equipment, VPNs, firewalls, and switches.
Comfortable working onsite and physically handling hardware.
Additional Qualifications
Familiarity with security best practices for servers, networks, and access control.
Experience operating in regulated or government‑adjacent environments.\ Familiarity with NIST 800‑171, CMMC, or similar frameworks.
Experience contributing to security or system documentation (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms).
Export Regulations To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant
must be
a “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).
Compensation We offer a competitive package based on level of experience, including the possibility of WingXpand stock options and advancement opportunities as the company expands.
Apply If you are a self‑motivated, results‑driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us on the journey of expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence for those that keep our world running. Please apply with your resume and/or CV explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role.
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IT Server & Network Administrator
role at
WingXpand .
Location: Chicago (Schaumburg), IL.
Type: Part-Time | Open 1/4/26 | Close 1/18/26.
About WingXpand WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems with our 8ft smart plane that expands from a backpack to help farmers grow more yield, public safety crews respond to disasters faster, and keep soldiers safe. We’re a rapidly growing startup that is creating the future of smart, connected, robotics. We want you to play a key role in our journey!
Position Description WingXpand is seeking a hands‑on IT Server & Network Administrator to select, source, install, configure, and maintain servers and network infrastructure. This role owns practical IT execution—standing up servers, configuring networks, supporting engineering tools, and keeping systems reliable and secure. This is a builder role for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, networking, and real systems.
Key Responsibilities Server Infrastructure
Select, source, rack, install, and configure physical and/or virtual servers.
Install and maintain server operating systems (Windows and/or Linux).
Configure storage, backups, user access, monitoring, and system reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve server performance and availability issues.
Engineering Systems (Core Requirement)
Install, configure, and support CAD and PDM software for engineering teams.
Support engineering file storage, permissions, version control, and access workflows.
Partner with engineering staff to troubleshoot performance, access, and system issues related to CAD/PDM environments.
Systems & Documentation
Maintain clear documentation of server builds, network layouts, and configurations.
Support systems operating in a Microsoft GCC‑High environment where required.
Provide responsive help desk support for hardware, software, access, and connectivity issues.
Work onsite out of the Chicago/Schaumburg office as needed to support secure systems and hardware.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Server Administrator, Network Administrator, or Systems Administrator.
Direct experience building, installing, and configuring servers (physical).
Hands‑on experience installing and supporting CAD and PDM systems in an engineering environment.
Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux environments.
Hands‑on experience with networking equipment, VPNs, firewalls, and switches.
Comfortable working onsite and physically handling hardware.
Additional Qualifications
Familiarity with security best practices for servers, networks, and access control.
Experience operating in regulated or government‑adjacent environments.\ Familiarity with NIST 800‑171, CMMC, or similar frameworks.
Experience contributing to security or system documentation (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms).
Export Regulations To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant
must be
a “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).
Compensation We offer a competitive package based on level of experience, including the possibility of WingXpand stock options and advancement opportunities as the company expands.
Apply If you are a self‑motivated, results‑driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us on the journey of expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence for those that keep our world running. Please apply with your resume and/or CV explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role.
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