Overview: 

Driven by our instinct for innovation, we aim to push what’s possible and create what’s next. We exist to do our part in protecting the men and women that protect us. We serve faithfully, quietly, professionally; even when those around us do not. Praise and fame are not our end goal. We build technology solutions with one mission in mind: aid in the suppression of evil and protect our warfighters, so they can return home to peace. 

Integrity and humility are not optional. Neither are discipline, drive, and determination. We must adapt as quickly as the world around us. The problems we’re trying to solve are not easy. Many times, there is no book solution available, and we rarely have the complete picture before having to act. If you’re looking for comfort, you may need to look elsewhere.

We thrive in the curiosity of solving the unknown and inventing better ways of doing things. 

We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, disruptors, and doers. If you’re willing to take risks and accept failure as part of the process, then you’re in the right place. Are you ready to join a team that’s pioneering uncharted territory and creating revolutionary technology the world has yet to see? If the answer is yes, then we’re ready for you. 

Job Purpose/Summary:

The Systems Administrator is responsible for achieving an IT systems availability of 99.99%, as well as supporting cybersecurity and software development operations. This role is responsible for the technical implementation and administration of AimLock IT systems and policies while serving as a technical resource for on-premises and cloud architectures.

This position reports to the IT Manager and works closely with them to make recommendations for the design and configuration of infrastructure, operating systems, and applications. The Systems Administrator investigates and analyzes the feasibility of system requirements and helps develop system specifications as well as identifies methods and solutions that align with business expectations. Candidate will be responsible for system

installations, upgrades, configurations, software installation, patching, and backups. Knowledge of various protocols such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, Telnet, SSH and network tuning and configuration is required. IT Industry best practices should be well known and strictly followed. 

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:          

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or other industry-related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 2+ years of enterprise Windows Server and Desktop administration experience (Physical & Virtual) 
• 2+ years of Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365 management experience 
• Experience with Windows Updates and patching (WSUS) - Offline WSUS experience a plus 
• Experience with Microsoft MDT and/or OS imaging and deployment tools 
• Linux experience preferred, or ability to gain certification upon employment 
• Experience with modern unified threat management and endpoint software 
• Experience with script writing, PowerShell, Ansible, Python or other automation/scripting tools 
• Compliance, vulnerability and remediation experience
• Knowledge of backup policies and procedures 
• Intermediate network skills, particularly on Windows and Linux Hosts and switches/firewalls 
• Agile and able to adjust to changing technical requirements 
• Effective at priority and time management 
• Ability to communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to promote a team-based culture and maintain cooperation, understanding, and trust 
• Able to multi-task and positively respond to unplanned situations 
• Desire to assist other departments on other projects and initiatives 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Daily administration of desktop, server, applications, and network infrastructure 
• Ability to apply the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) frameworks to meet the system availability requirements resulting in scalable, sustainable, consistent, and repeatable business outcomes. 
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, and Microsoft 365 
• Support DevOps and solve unique issues that arise in software development 
• Overlook and manage suite of enterprise business applications 
• Automate, streamline, and document IT tasks and procedures 
• Administer processes and procedures that ensure at least 99.99% availability of IT systems 
• Effectively demonstrate AimLock's core values of Dedication to the Mission, Fearless Innovation, Relentless Learning and attitude of Service 
• Performs other duties as directed and assigned 

Working Conditions: 

• Requires approximately 90% in office, 10% field (travel) 
• Work is performed in an office, lab, machine shop, or military firing range environment 
• Travel and local commute between AimLock locations and non-AimLock locations is required 

Physical Demands:                           

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for more than 75% of the time  
• Must be able to regularly lift and /or move 5lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs 
• Must be able to operate standard office productivity machinery and equipment including a phone, computer, mouse and keyboard, photocopy machine, and scanner 
• Daily work environment and noise level is that of a standard office  
• Occasionally you may experience outdoor inclement weather conditions at range locations 
• Occasionally you may experience a noise level consistent with a firearms training range