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Job Description

 

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Linux System Administrator is to support the full life-cycle management of 24x7 mission-focused infrastructure hosting tailored mission applications and solutions. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of deployed systems, including monitoring, auditing, log review, maintenance, troubleshooting, and after-hours support as needed. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Linux system and network administration with a security-focusedmindset and contributes to the continuous improvement of Network Operations Center (NOC) capabilities and standard operating procedures following best practices. This positions offers opportunity to expand technical depth and breadth while supporting high-impact missions and advancing toward more senior network and solution engineering roles.

Position Responsibilities:

Establish Standard Operating Procedures for all NOC activities

Ensure all deployed systems are operational and accessible by end-users

Quickly and appropriately respond to network outages and security incidents

Configure and manage NOC monitoring dashboards, alerting, and coordinated response

Review and audit system logs daily

Interface with customers to resolve system issues and access requests

Perform system troubleshooting and escalate when appropriate

Coordinate and execute system updates

Thoroughly document all actions, incidents, and findings to include monthly reporting

Assist with implementing automated monitoring and alerting systems

Routine monitoring and integrity verification of system backup

Conduct periodic vulnerability scans to ensure compliance with system specifications

Provide feedback to software developers on system performance, issues, and customer experience

Proactively communicate with team members and management

Continually monitor trends in the IT industry for new products and security advisories to better protect deployed system capabilities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor’s degree in information technology (or a related field) or equivalent hands-on experience

3+ years experience in linux system administration

2+ years experiene in log analysis and system auditing

2+ years experience in network administration

2+ years experience in network functional status monitoring and alerting (2 years)

An active SECRET level clearance. Candidate must be willing to process for TOP SECRET clearance. A TOP SECRET clearance is required throughout the duration of this position.

Security-minded approach to all engineering and administration efforts

Strong communication skills, (both written and verbal) and technical documentation skills

Detail-oriented and critical thinking mindset

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An active TOP SECRET Clearance.

NOC/SOC Experience

Knowledge of Splunk (Including development of searches, reports, and dashboards)

Experience with Zabbix

Working knowledge of Ansible and other automation toolsets

Experience with Network and Host based IDS Systems

Netflow analysis skills

Familiar with Python and Bash scripting

Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools (i.e., Wireshark and tcpdump)

Vulnerability and compliance scanning with Nessus and other toolsets

Familiarity with Virtualization Technologies such as VMware and Proxmox

Experience with containerization and Docker

Understanding of VPN Technologies such as IPsec or OpenVPN

Understanding of SSL/TLS configurations and certificate management

Willingness to support end-users to include after hours on-call support

Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

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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. See 22 CFR § 120.15. 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:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

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.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

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.

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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