AECHELON TECHNOLOGY, INC. IS A LEADING PRODUCER OF 3D SIMULATOR CONTENT, INCLUDING GEOSPECIFIC VISUAL/SENSOR DATABASES AND REALISTIC 3D MODELS. WE SEEK PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR PASSION FOR REAL-TIME COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND COMMITMENT TO OUR MISSION OF HELPING MAKE OUR NATION’S PILOTS SAFER. WE WILL GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO WORK WITH SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED PEOPLE IN THE GRAPHICS INDUSTRY.

We seek a skilled Senior IT Systems Administrator to play a critical role in managing and securing our IT infrastructure. This position is ideal for a self-starter with extensive experience in hybrid Microsoft environments, security, automation, and troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing Hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Proofpoint email security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoints, and Windows Server environments, along with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail..
The Hybrid Work requirement for this role consists of 2 days per week in-office at the company’s South San Francisco location, while the remaining 3 days per week can be worked remotely from a home office.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years managing Hybrid Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Exchange Online.
• 5+ years supporting Hybrid Microsoft AD & Entra ID environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoints and enterprise endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in PowerShell or Python scripting for task automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience (6+ years)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a help desk escalation role for 150+ users.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence or Perforce for IT documentation and issue tracking.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate).
• SAN Administration experience is a plu

Additional Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (due to export-controlled materials).
• Ability to respond to urgent infrastructure needs and manage IT service tickets effectively

Supervisory Requirements:

• Non

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• Provide backup support for physical access control systems (S2 Lenel).

• Work with cross-functional teams to support security and infrastructure initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years managing Hybrid Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Exchange Online.
• 5+ years supporting Hybrid Microsoft AD & Entra ID environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoints and enterprise endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in PowerShell or Python scripting for task automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience (6+ years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a help desk escalation role for 150+ users.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence or Perforce for IT documentation and issue tracking.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate).

• SAN Administration experience is a plus

  Additional Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (due to export-controlled materials).

• Ability to respond to urgent infrastructure needs and manage IT service tickets effectively.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 USD per hour
The above range is specific to CALIFORNIA and may not be applicable to other locations. The pay scale for this role is between $125,000 - $145,000 per hour. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
For more information about our company, please visit www.aechelon.com
This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.
Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to hr_team@aechelon.com to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact