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Systems Administrator

AeroVironment

Company websiteavinc.com (AeroVironment, opens in new tab)

Base salary $150K  to $175K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Annapolis Junction, MD

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  • LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

 

Job Summary

The primary role of the System Administrator is to manage and support mission-critical IT infrastructure. This role involves day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance across Windows and UNIX systems. You’ll work directly with both hardware and software systems in a dynamic, multi-platform environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide Tier I and II IT support and problem resolution.

  • Manage client/server/storage/network infrastructure.

  • Configure and manage RedHat Linux and Windows systems.

  • Support vulnerability management using Nessus.

  • Handle STE/STN scoring and documentation.

  • Maintain POA&Ms and patch systems based on security and functional parameters.

  • Collaborate with hardware vendors on system specs and refreshes.

  • Analyze escalated issues and provide actionable feedback.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computuer Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience

  • Minimum 10+ years of system administration experience

  • Strong RedHat Linux and Windows (2012/2016/2019) troubleshooting skills.

  • Familiarity with Nessus, POA&Ms, and STE/STN initiatives.

  • Experience configuring UNIX and Windows environments.

  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Other Qualification & Desired Competencies:

  • Experience with virtual environments and system capacity planning.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000

The BlueHalo, an AV Company, pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.


Clearance Level

 

Top Secret with Poly

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Source: AeroVironment on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($150,000) is above 68% of the 103 IT & Security roles in Maryland listed on this site; 5 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $139,000; the middle half runs from $120,800 to $151,500.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live AeroVironment roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live AeroVironment roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Systems Administrator (this listing)$150K - $175K
Systems Administrator$150K - $175K
Senior Network Engineer$150K - $265K
System Administrator$150K - $175K
Senior Software Engineer$150K - $260K
Software Engineer$150K - $190K
Systems Administrator$150K - $175K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All AeroVironment roles · How to read the bar

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-01-26
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: 308 Sentinel Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000

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