Systems Administrator (Windows/Linux)

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Pax River, MD

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a major NAVAIR program office in Patuxent River, MD. Candidate will provide analysis and high-level support as the senior member of a major program office Foreign Disclosure team. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing and documenting the release of information to international participants and providing mentorship and Senior-level review to the Foreign Disclosure team.

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Pax River, MD

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a major NAVAIR program office in Patuxent River, MD. Candidate will provide analysis and high-level support as the senior member of a major program office Foreign Disclosure team. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing and documenting the release of information to international participants and providing mentorship and Senior-level review to the Foreign Disclosure team.

Start Date: Immediate  JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.     The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.    OVERVIEW  Full-time/Permanent Employee   Location: Remote and Travel commitments may be expected, with an estimated requirement of up to 25%.   Aether Aerospace is excited to design, implement, and mature a secure, scalable Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) that enables Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integration across the developing US Hypersonic enterprise and industrial base. Located at the new aerospace research and test complex, this facility is poised to become the nation’s premier hub for hypersonic system research, modeling & simulation, and test capabilities.    As a Cyber Security Architect/Engineer V, you will be a recognized authority in cybersecurity, monitoring and analyzing cyber events, supporting dynamic cyber defense initiatives, and maintaining security toolsets for continuous monitoring and compliance. You will assess cyber risk, determine security requirements, conduct vulnerability analyses, and implement security solutions, including intrusion detection methodologies, software and hardware installations, and preventive and reactive measures. Responsibilities include verifying security systems through testing, ensuring compliance, and supporting incident response efforts. You will design and integrate secure DoD Information Assurance (IA) architectures for computing, network, and enclave environments, ensuring operational system security. Working on complex technical challenges, you will develop innovative solutions, determine strategic approaches to cybersecurity objectives, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive security initiatives, compliance efforts, and risk management strategies.    There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.

Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.

Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.

Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.

Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.

Manage user accounts and permissions.

Deploy and maintain software applications.

Troubleshoot technical issues.

Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.

Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.

Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance

Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.

Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.

Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.

Understanding and familiarity of Linux operating system and virtual networking.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance Education and Years of Experience: Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of Systems Administration Experience

Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance experience a must (example: scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) execution)

CompTIA Sec+

Windows or Linux OS certification

VMWare, Virtual Networking, System Backups, Networking, Containers, and Active Directory experience

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret; 5+ years systems administration experience; RMF compliance; CompTIA Security+; Windows or Linux OS certification; VMware, virtual networking, backups, containers, Active Directory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• deploying infrastructure
• maintaining systems
• providing technical support

Skills & Tools

VMware, Active Directory, Linux, Windows

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
• Salary: USD 75,000 – 100,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Aether Aerospace

A defense technology platform delivering high-impact technologies and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense. — Industry: Agriculture

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