What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator 1 position at AEVEX?
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Systems Administrator I to join our Tactical Systems (TS) team full-time. This onsite role in Huntsville, AL is responsible for delivering Tier 1 technical support, maintaining IT asset accountability, and supporting daily IT operations within a highly controlled, compliance-driven environment. This position operates within a CMMC-aligned framework and requires strict adherence to security policies, access controls, and standardized processes. The ideal candidate is disciplined, processoriented, and comfortable working with users at all levels of the organization—including frequent interaction with senior and executive leadership. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to create positive, efficient support experiences for time-sensitive, high-visibility stakeholders.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties the employee is:
Security Clearance
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Systems Administrator I to join our Tactical Systems (TS) team full-time. This onsite role in Huntsville, AL is responsible for delivering Tier 1 technical support, maintaining IT asset accountability, and supporting daily IT operations within a highly controlled, compliance-driven environment. This position operates within a CMMC-aligned framework and requires strict adherence to security policies, access controls, and standardized processes. The ideal candidate is disciplined, processoriented, and comfortable working with users at all levels of the organization—including frequent interaction with senior and executive leadership. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to create positive, efficient support experiences for time-sensitive, high-visibility stakeholders.
Essential Functions
- Tier 1 Technical Support
- Serve as first-line support for IT issues across TS-supported systems and users.
- Troubleshoot end-user issues including hardware, operating systems, connectivity, peripherals, and standard enterprise applications.
- Escalate issues to Tier 2/3 teams with clear, complete documentation and defined troubleshooting steps.
- Provide professional, responsive support to users at all levels, including Directors, VPs, and C-suite leadership, ensuring interactions are handled with urgency, discretion, and polish.
- Support urgent or high-impact executive-facing requests while upholding process and compliance requirements.
- Asset & Inventory Accountability
- Maintain strict control and tracking of IT assets in accordance with company and compliance requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation of assigned equipment and asset status.
- Support asset lifecycle tracking, including redeployment and retirement, in coordination with established processes.
- Process & Compliance Adherence
- Operate within a CMMC-aligned environment, following all security and access control policies.
- Utilize approved workflows and ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk) for all work performed.
- Ensure all actions are documented, traceable, and compliant with internal standards.
- Do not deviate from established processes or implement unauthorized solutions.
- Documentation & Operational Support
- Document all work performed in the ticketing system with clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Follow established IT operational procedures and escalation paths.
- Identify gaps in processes and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Maintain consistent, proactive communication with stakeholders, including executive users, to ensure transparency and confidence in IT operations.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, OS, and standard enterprise user issues
- Professional communication skills, with the ability to confidently and tactfully support executive level users in high-visibility situations
- Ability to operate within structured, compliance-driven environments with minimal deviation
- Familiarity with asset management and inventory control processes preferred
- Demonstrated a High level of customer service in a help desk/support role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred or equivalent experience.
- 1 years of experience in system administration, with a focus on Active Directory and network infrastructure.
- Basic experience supporting Windows operating systems in a managed environment
- Experience working within a ticketing system (Zendesk or similar)
- Prior Tier 1 IT support or help desk experience in a regulated or enterprise environment preferred
- Exposure to multi-site IT support models preferred
- Experience working in environments with strict security or compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST, etc.) preferred
- Experience providing direct or indirect support to senior leadership, executive staff, or other high priority stakeholders preferred
The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties the employee is:
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
- Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.