[Remote] Systems Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pursuit Aerospace is hiring a Systems Administrator to administer its enterprise infrastructure across servers, endpoints, identity, and network/security platforms. The role builds, secures, patches, and monitors systems; supports virtualization and backup/disaster recovery; and enforces access controls and alignment with IT policies and NIST 800-171/CMMC practices.

Responsibilities

• Identity & Access: Administer Active Directory (users, groups, OUs, GPOs), enforce least privilege and MFA, and maintain privileged user standards and audit remediation
• Server Lifecycle: Build and harden Windows servers following baseline standards; install and manage agents (Rapid7 Insight Agent, Action1, ESET); configure logging; configure monitoring; maintain patch compliance and remediate vulnerabilities
• Endpoint & Platform Operations: Support workstation configuration standards, application deployment, and endpoint protection; coordinate service account creation and tracking and ensure least‑privilege usage
• Network & Perimeter Support: Assist with Cisco, Unifi switching (VLANs, SSH/Radius) and firewall administration (Palo Alto/SonicWall NAT, rules, VPN, IDPS). Support GlobalProtect VPN policies and user access
• Virtualization: Support VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter), including host/profile baselines, VM provisioning, and remediation
• Backup/DR: Coordinate Druva backups and disaster recovery tasks for critical systems; verify backup jobs, retention, and restores as needed
• Compliance & Policy Alignment: Implement and uphold IT Security, Acceptable Use, Baseline Configuration, Privileged Access, and OT segmentation policies across supported systems
• Change Management & Documentation: Follow ServiceNow change control; document builds, configurations, and procedures; maintain runbooks and knowledge base articles
• Collaboration & Support: Provide Tier‑2/Tier‑3 support to Help Desk and site IT; engage vendors/contractors when required; communicate status, risks, and remediation plans to stakeholders

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years administering Windows Server/Active Directory, group policy, DNS/DHCP, and enterprise endpoint/security tooling
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
• Experience with patch management, VMware vSphere, Cisco and Unifi switching, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Working knowledge of backup/DR solutions (e.g., Druva) and secure data handling practices in regulated environments (NIST 800‑171/CMMC)
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft Azure/Windows Server, Palo Alto Networks, VMware certifications
• Experience with ESET endpoint security, Duo MFA, and SonicWall firewalls
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms and enterprise change management
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to collaborate across Cybersecurity, Business Systems, and Infrastructure teams

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance (specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things).
• 401(k) match (specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things).
• Flexible spending accounts (specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things).
• EAP (specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things).
• Paid time off (specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things).
• Company-paid holidays (specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things).

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