Start Date: Immediate
JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Hollywood, MD or National Capitol Region (The ideal candidate will be local to the Pax River, MD area or live within a commutable distance (1 hour) to the Pax River area and be able to be in office as needed/necessary.)
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Tier 2–3 IT Technician with advanced Microsoft systems expertise and deep familiarity with DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides). This role supports complex technical environments, ensures compliance with security standards, and provides advanced troubleshooting across enterprise systems.
The proposed salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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Provide Tier 2–3 technical support for end-users, servers, networks, and enterprise applications.
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Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server and Windows environments.
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Implement, validate, and maintain DoD STIG compliance across systems, applications, and network devices.
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Configure and manage Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and related Microsoft infrastructure services.
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Deploy patches, updates, and security configurations following best practices and compliance requirements.
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Diagnose and resolve escalated hardware, software, networking, and security issues.
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Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, procedures, and compliance records.
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Support system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance audits.
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Assist in planning and executing IT infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
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Collaborate with cybersecurity and system administration teams to strengthen enterprise security posture.
Clearance: Ability to obtain Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: High School Diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and 3–7 years of experience in an IT support or systems administration role (Tier 2–3 level)
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft ecosystems, including:
- Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
- Active Directory and GPO management
- Microsoft 365 administration
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Demonstrated experience applying and maintaining STIG compliance.
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Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and network layers.
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Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus) and remediation practices.
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Ability to interpret security requirements and translate them into technical implementations.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.
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Highly organized with attention to detail.
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Comfortable handling high-priority escalations and complex technical challenges.
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Team-oriented, collaborative, and proactive.
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DoD 8570/8140 certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security).
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MCSA, MCSE, or Microsoft role-based certifications.
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Experience with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware).
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Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and compliance tasks.
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Experience with log analysis or SIEM platforms.