Mid-Level Cyber SysAdmin

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Santa Maria, CA

As a Mid-Level Cyber Sys Admin, you will be a vital asset in configuring, maintaining, and supporting our enterprise IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, security and optimal performance. Joining our remote team, your independence and effective communication skills will be crucial for success.

• System Management:
  Lead the installation, configuration and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers across both physical and cloud-based environments.
• User Support:
  Serve as the escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support tickets, resolving complex hardware, software and network connectivity issues.
• Patch & Update Management:
  Ensure organizational stability and compliance by proactively implementing system updates, security patches and firmware upgrades.
• Cloud Administration:
  Manage and optimise enterprise resources within AWS and/or Azure, including virtual machines, cloud storage and identity services.
• Backup & Recovery:
  Design, establish and monitor robust backup solutions and disaster recovery protocols to ensure business continuity.
• Monitoring & Performance:
  Leverage advanced monitoring tools to track system health and optimise performance metrics.
• Access Control:
  Maintain a secure environment through the administration of Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO) and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control).
• Compliance Support:
  Support the security posture by maintaining configurations and documentation necessary to meet CMMC requirements.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM):
  Provision and manage Microsoft Intune for BYOD and corporate-owned devices, overseeing security policies and automated app deployments.
• Documentation:
  Author and maintain precise system documentation, network diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable IT experience in system administration or related roles, with proficiency in Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support in a structured IT environment.
• Strong background in Windows Server and Linux administration, networking protocols, familiarity with AWS or Azure services, scripting with Power Shell or Bash, system security and Microsoft Intune.
• Active CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+ or CASP+, Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified:
Endpoint Administrator.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being and professional growth.

It prohibits discrimination, retaliation or any type of harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status. All applicants must be authorised to work lawfully in the United States for positions re may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order or government contract would require certain citizenship;

only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorised to work lawfully in the United States. If a position falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorisation from the U.S. government to access export‑controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I‑9 process, for that specific position.

A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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