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Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary:

The primary role of the **System Administrator Lead** is to provide IT systems administration, IT system/software development and integration, IT system/software testing, cybersecurity compliance, IT system troubleshooting, and incident response for a high priority intelligence program. The successful candidate will lead application design, development and deployment of classified IC systems of similar scope or complexity and meet IT system requirements involving Amazon Web Services environment cloud systems administration, containerization, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems with six (6) years of relevant experience or High School Diploma with ten (10) years of relevant experience.

+ Minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated, combined experience in IT systems administration, IT system/software development and integration, IT system/software testing, cybersecurity compliance, IT system troubleshooting, and incident response,

+ Demonstrated two (2) years of experience in system administration of Sponsor systems of similar scope or complexity.

+ Demonstrated six (6) years of experience in application design, development and deployment of classified IC systems of similar scope or complexity.

+ Four (4) years of combined experience in an Amazon Web Services environment cloud systems administration, containerization, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments.

+ Experience with SecDevOps tools, such as Cl/CD, code repositories, testing suites.

+ Experience providing troubleshooting support for IT systems within IC environment.

+ Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology.

+ Experience with object-oriented programming languages, designing and administering relational databases, NoSQL data solutions, IT system/software testing and configuration management practices.

+ Experience using IT operational status tools of Amazon Web Services and implementing IT Operations situational awareness insight using monitoring and logs, such as in Splunk dashboards, ElasticSearch, ServiceNow

+ An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Other Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning for technical IT development teams.

+ Master's Degree in any of the above disciplines.

+ Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or equivalent.

SALARY RANGE** **: $130,000 to $160,000

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.

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly

ITAR Requirement:

_T_ _his 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._

ITAR

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)