IT Systems Administrator (Contract) - AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense : Job Details

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor, and fixed-wing solutions to help our national security, defense, and space-focused customers meet their missions. Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment-driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. Mission As an IT Systems Administrator, you will support the IT Infrastructure and Engineering teams in deploying solutions to support the business. You will be responsible for deploying secure configurations and software, ensuring systems are built with security and resiliency at their forefront. You will serve as a point of escalation for support and troubleshooting customer issues. You will ensure our systems are ready and available for use by the rest of the organization. Principal Accountabilities Contribute to the coordination and planning of various IT projects intended to continually improve the organization's infrastructure and systems. Installing Linux, and Red Hat operating systems, and software, and testing, evaluating, and implementing system patches and upgrades. Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology, including Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat. Develop and maintain Microsoft computing operational standards across Microsoft products including M365, InTune, AAD (Azure Active Directory), and AD (Active Directory). Configuring, optimizing, fine-tuning, and monitoring operating system software and hardware Conducting server builds Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issues Performing system backups and recovery Support LAMP/ WAMP Stack Ensure system compliance with all applicable policies and procedures. Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment. Support Responsibilities: Support IT Operations in developing processes and runbooks Support the maturity of sound standards, practices, and procedures across the IT Organization Provide escalated support, mentoring, and technical leadership to other engineers within the organization. Develop documentation and runbooks that support the system. Assess systems and develop consolidation strategies and make recommendations. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science field or appropriate work experience in Information Technology. 5 years as a system administrator Experience working on the application of NIST 800-171 Controls and best practices. Experience working in IT and OT environments. Experience with Microsoft stack technologies including Azure, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365. IT Certifications: CompTIA Data, Linux, Server, SysOps Administrator. MS Certified Associate/Expert Red Hat Certified System Administrator Qualifications Excellent Problem solver; able to prioritize and coordinate between tasks. Can design and implement secure configuration solutions for Windows and Linux OS', along with Azure/AWS environments. Experience in designing Active Directory and Group Policies Experience with SQL and querying databases Citizenship U.S. Citizenship required Work Environment: The work environment is inside an office environment with chances to work remotely based on workloads and projects Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Life at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense You'll be working with bright and driven colleagues from different industries, countries, and backgrounds who are all united in one common goal, challenging and supporting each other to make Airbus U.S. Space & Defense successful. Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HRairbusus.com.