IT Systems Administrator

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defenseby revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Broomfield, Colorado facility.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting Beehive Industries’ enterprise infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure GCC High environments, Linux systems, databases, and High Performance Computing (HPC) resources. This role applies technical expertise to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant IT operations supporting aerospace engineering and manufacturing environments. The Systems Administrator works independently on infrastructure activities while partnering with IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve system performance, availability, and security.

WhatYou’llDo...

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Azure GCC High infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, identity services, and system configurations

• Monitor system performance, apply patches, and maintain security configurations to support ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC compliance requirements

• Manage Linux servers, including user administration, system updates, troubleshooting, and performance optimization

• Support HPC environments by managing user accounts, job scheduling, resource allocation, and system availability for engineering and manufacturing workloads

• Administer SQL databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL, performing backups, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization

• Implement and maintain security controls, system hardening practices, and vulnerability remediation activities

• Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for Windows, Linux, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems

• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, migrations, configuration changes, and technology improvements

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, configurations, and compliance evidence

• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to support secure and scalable infrastructure solutions

• Troubleshoot complex system issues and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance

• Perform other duties as assigned

You have...

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or related field preferred

• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered

Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related systems administration, cloud administration, or infrastructure experience; or equivalent work experience

• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments, cloud platforms, Linux systems, and databases preferred

• Experience supporting regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure administration, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services

• Experience administering Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu

• Experience supporting SQL databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL

• Understanding of HPC environments, cluster computing concepts, and job scheduling systems such as Slurm, PBS, or LSF

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including system hardening, vulnerability management, access controls, and patch management

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks including ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC

• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis

• Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform

• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Microsoft Azure certifications or government cloud experience, including Azure GCC High

• Experience administering DoD or government-compliant cloud environments

• Experience managing HPC clusters, engineering computing environments, or simulation workloads

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

• Experience developing infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools

• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or PLM integrations within manufacturing environments

• Experience supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments

• Active DoD security clearance or prior experience working in cleared environments

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing organizations

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.