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Aero Simulation, Inc. · 2 days ago

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Tampa,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has been providing quality flight training devices to the US Military for over 40 years. The System Administrator will support, secure, and modernize the company’s IT infrastructure in a regulated U.S. Defense Industrial Base environment, taking ownership of defined technical domains while contributing to general systems administration and user support.

LogisticsSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, including: Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Hyper-V virtualized environments, Windows Server systems

Monitor system health, performance, and capacity; participate in lifecycle planning and upgrades

Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes in alignment with business and compliance requirements

Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation to support operational continuity and audit readiness

Participate in change management routines to ensure controlled and documented system changes

Provide support for internal users as needed, including issue escalation from the helpdesk

Work closely with IT management, security/compliance personnel, and HR on access provisioning, policy enforcement, and onboarding/offboarding

Document systems, procedures, and configurations in accordance with compliance and audit requirements

Administer and support Microsoft 365 GCC High tenants in compliance with DoD, CMMC, and contractual requirements

Configure and manage security, compliance, and governance capabilities, including: Microsoft Purview (eDiscovery, Information Protection, DLP, retention), Microsoft Intune (endpoint compliance, configuration profiles, conditional access support), Microsoft Sentinel (log ingestion, alerting, and basic security operations support)

Support identity and access management using Entra ID (Azure AD), including role-based access control, MFA, and conditional access policies

Assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, and continuous compliance monitoring activities

Support and maintain TCP/IP networking and security infrastructure, including: Firewalls and network devices from Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and access control policies

Assist with firewall rule reviews, documentation, and change management

Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure network configurations align with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements

Support endpoint lifecycle management for Windows systems, including provisioning, configuration, patching, and decommissioning

Develop and maintain scripts and automation (e.g., PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency and consistency

Assist with configuration baselines and secure system hardening in alignment with compliance requirements

Qualification

Microsoft 365 GCC HighWindows Server systemsActive DirectoryMicrosoft AzureHyper-VTCP/IP networkingPowerShellAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration or related IT roles

Strong understanding of Windows-based enterprise environments

Demonstrated experience operating in a regulated or compliance-driven environment (Defense Industrial Base strongly preferred)

Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or similar security frameworks

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity), or equivalent experience

CompTIA Security+ required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter, it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements

Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time in an office and manufacturing environment

Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools, equipment, and computer peripherals

Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing

Visual acuity required to perform inspections, read drawings, specifications, and computer screens, including close vision and color differentiation

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying noise levels, temperatures, and activity

Preferred

Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 GCC High

Experience with Microsoft Purview, Intune, and/or Sentinel in a compliance-focused environment

Networking and firewall experience with Cisco, Aruba, and/or Palo Alto platforms

Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell strongly preferred)

Prior experience supporting audits, assessments, or compliance evidence collection

Relevant certifications preferred (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar)

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible work environment

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Industry competitive compensation

Superior benefits to include medical

Dental

401k and more

Company

Aero Simulation, Inc.

ASI is engineering revolutionary training systems! From extended reality to full flight simulators, maintenance, and upgrades, ASI has the expertise to drive training excellence.

Founded in 1983

Tampa, Florida, USA

201-500 employees