Beehive Industries · 10 hours ago
IT Systems Administrator
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBeehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day administration of their Microsoft Azure GCC High environment, support Linux-based systems, maintain SQL databases, and manage High Performance Computing resources used in aerospace engineering and manufacturing.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain Azure GCC High infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services
Monitor system performance, patching, and security configurations to ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC requirements
Assist in implementing automation and monitoring solutions within GCC High to optimize reliability and uptime
Support Linux servers and HPC clusters used for simulation, analysis, and manufacturing workloads
Manage user accounts, job scheduling, and resource allocation across HPC environments
Implement and monitor system backup, recovery, and failover processes for critical HPC workloads
Administer Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL/MySQL databases in support of business and engineering systems
Monitor database health, optimize queries, and perform regular maintenance, including backups and patching
Ensure proper security controls are in place for databases storing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Apply security patches, maintain system hardening, and monitor environments for vulnerabilities
Work closely with the Cybersecurity Analyst to align system administration with DoD IL2–IL6 and CMMC 3.0 standards
Document processes, configurations, and controls to support audits and certifications
Provide tier 3 support for Windows, Linux, and cloud systems
Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and migrations
Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams to ensure systems are available, secure, and scalable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience considered
3–5 years of systems administration experience, ideally in a regulated industry (aerospace/defense preferred)
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure GCC High administration
Proficiency with Linux system administration (Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu)
SQL database administration experience (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL)
Familiarity with HPC cluster management and job scheduling systems (e.g., Slurm, PBS, LSF)
Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance optimization skills
Knowledge of compliance frameworks: ITAR, NIST 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC 3.0
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Preferred
Experience with infrastructure automation (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) in HPC or cloud environments
Familiarity with MES/ERP/PLM integrations in manufacturing environments
Active DoD clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Benefits
Group Medical
Dental
Life
Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
Bonus eligible
Equity in the company
Company
Beehive Industries
Beehive Industries is a manufacturer, technology developer, and innovation partner for defense, aerospace, and related industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Darius Ehteshami
Chief Operating Officer
Josh Flood
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
Business Wire
2025-12-08
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