Systems Administrator

Pursuit Aerospace

. Administer Pursuit Aerospace's enterprise infrastructure across servers, endpoints, identity, and network/security platforms .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,525 - $184,725 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering Windows Servers, Active Directory, and enterprise security tooling while ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations and NIST 800-171/CMMC standards. Proficient in implementing IT security policies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure IT services.

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Windows Server AdministrationActive Directory ManagementVMware vSphere SupportPalo Alto Firewall ConfigurationPatch Management

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Hard Skills

Windows ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyDNSDHCPEndpoint SecurityBackup SolutionsDisaster RecoveryVLAN ConfigurationSSH/RADIUS

Soft Skills

DocumentationCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowRapid7 Insight AgentESETCisco SwitchingUnifi SwitchingGlobalProtect VPNDruvaSonicWall Firewalls

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+Microsoft AzurePalo Alto NetworksVMware

Industry Keywords

ITAREARNIST 800-171CMMCIT Security Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsITSMServiceNowSwitchingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer Pursuit Aerospace's enterprise infrastructure across servers, endpoints, identity, and network/security platforms
Build, harden, patch, monitor, and maintain Windows servers
Administer Active Directory users, groups, OUs, GPOs, least privilege, MFA, privileged user standards, and audit remediation
Install and manage Rapid7 Insight Agent, Action1, and ESET agents
Configure logging and monitoring, maintain patch compliance, and remediate vulnerabilities
Support workstation configuration, application deployment, endpoint protection, and service-account tracking
Assist with Cisco and Unifi switching, VLANs, SSH/RADIUS, Palo Alto/SonicWall firewalls, NAT, rules, VPN, and IDPS
Support GlobalProtect VPN policies and user access
Support VMware vSphere, including ESXi/vCenter, host/profile baselines, VM provisioning, and remediation
Coordinate Druva backups and disaster-recovery tasks; verify backup jobs, retention, and restores
Implement and uphold IT security, acceptable-use, baseline-configuration, privileged-access, and OT-segmentation policies
Follow ServiceNow change control and document builds, configurations, procedures, runbooks, and knowledge-base articles
Provide Tier-2/Tier-3 support to Help Desk and site IT
Engage vendors and contractors and communicate status, risks, and remediation plans to stakeholders
Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Business Systems, and Infrastructure teams to deliver stable, secure, efficient IT services

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship now or in the future
Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
Preferred: patch management, VMware vSphere, Cisco and Unifi switching, and Palo Alto firewalls
Working knowledge of backup/disaster recovery solutions such as Druva
Secure data handling practices in regulated environments, including NIST 800-171/CMMC
Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft Azure/Windows Server, Palo Alto Networks, or VMware
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
Able to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer; frequently sit, stand, and walk; lift and carry up to 15 pounds
Able to work occasional weekends and evenings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes, required on the shop floor