Systems Administrator – Windows, Azure & Infrastructure

Honeywell Aerospace•Torrance, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Honeywell Aerospace, the Systems Administrator is responsible for designing and deploying secure IT systems, networks, and cloud environments in classified environments. The role develops architectural recommendations using Windows, Active Directory, and Azure expertise; establishes and maintains baseline configurations; integrates security controls and system-hardening measures; and provides secure-architecture guidance to project teams and stakeholders. The position partners with ISSMs and ISSOs to integrate security into Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and support Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts. It also diagnoses and resolves tier-1 and tier-2 Windows operating-system issues, monitors system performance and security logs, maintains configuration and SOP documentation, and ensures work complies with DAAPM, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD-specific directives. The position is based in Torrance, California, with a hybrid schedule, and requires onsite work at secure facilities as project needs require. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and meet applicable citizenship and export-control requirements. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Windows system administration and architecture experience.
At least 2 years of Azure or cloud administration experience.
Working understanding of on-premises Windows operating-system and Active Directory architecture.
Ability to make architectural recommendations for new projects.
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems in Windows operating-system environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for clearance processing; the posting also specifies that the candidate must meet U.S. Person/export authorization requirements.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, such as for hardware setup, and to sit or stand for extended periods.
Must work onsite at secure facilities as required by project needs and be comfortable in high-security environments with strict access controls and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Azure certification.
Experience with DAAG and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
Familiarity with virtualization, such as VMware.
Some Linux experience.
Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field.
Experience with network administration, security tools such as ACAS, STIGs, Splunk, and SCC, and system hardening.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and deployment of secure IT systems, networks, and cloud environments in classified environments.
Develop architectural recommendations using expertise in Windows, Active Directory, and Azure fundamentals.
Establish and maintain baseline configurations for hardware, software, and network components.
Integrate security controls and system-hardening measures into architectural designs.
Provide secure-architecture guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
Partner with ISSMs and ISSOs to integrate security into RMF processes and support ATO efforts.
Diagnose and resolve tier-1 and tier-2 Windows operating-system environment issues.
Monitor system performance and security logs.
Maintain detailed documentation of configurations and standard operating procedures.
Ensure activities comply with DAAPM, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD-specific directives.