System Administrator II at Albers Aerospace – McKinney, Texas

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Albers Aerospace is seeking an IT Systems Administrator II to support the design, administration, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable system performance, supporting secure network operations, and maintaining compliance with cybersecurity and government regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience supporting diverse environments, enterprise systems administration, endpoint management, and network infrastructure within a secure and regulated environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining operational continuity, supporting cybersecurity initiatives, and enabling technology solutions that support business operations and defense program requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise systems including servers, network infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
• Administer Linux based servers.
• Support enterprise applications used by engineering and development teams (e.g., Dassault software, Git servers, ERP platforms, ADFS WAP).
• Administer and support Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Maintain system performance, reliability, and availability through monitoring and proactive maintenance.
• Manage endpoint configurations, security baselines, and remediation activities
• Maintain network infrastructure according to established architecture and security standards.
• Provide after-hours support for system maintenance, upgrades, and incident response when necessary.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for system configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Support escalated Help Desk tickets requiring advanced technical resolution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Serve as Site Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for baseline security audits of classified machines.

• Assist maintaining and updating system configuration management documentation.

• Assist investigating and resolving security incidents or anomalies identified by cybersecurity teams.
• Assist with vulnerability management programs and system hardening initiatives.
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory assessments.

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) technology integration projects as required.

• Participate in change management and incident response processes.

Schedule:

• M-F, 9-5 - Central Time. Ability to work after hours during the week and weekends, as the workload requires.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux server operating systems (Ubuntu, RedHat).
• Familiarity with networking protocols and TCP/IP environments.
• Strong understanding of IT operations processes, including:
• • Change management
  • Configuration management
  • Root cause analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support business-critical systems.
• Certification Requirement
• • Must obtain DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+) within 6 months of hire.
• Must be a US Citizen

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.