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Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is contracted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to lead projects related to research, prototype, development and demonstrations at the Florida Test Bed (FTB). The FTB is an agile research and integration facility designed to allow government, industry, and academia to showcase their ideas and technologies in a simulated National Airspace System (NAS) environment.

ERAU is now hiring a System Administrator to provide system installation and configuration, and problem determination and resolution, on all FTB infrastructure components and systems. This position provides support for system installation and configuration in support of FTB projects, and supports the use of technology by staff and Industry partners; performs support for Linux server-related and Windows/Mac computer-related issues; and provides support to the FTB Senior Systems Architect and supervisory staff.

Responsibilities Include:

Complies with FAA-mandated security requirements, provides FAA-mandated security documentation, performs FAA-required security scans and patching.
Assists in the operation and maintenance of all FTB infrastructure systems and oversees the system logging initiatives. Assists in the resolution of all FTB infrastructure system issues. Assists in the operations and maintenance of all computer and server hardware as well as the virtual farm with approx 400 VMs. Attends meetings and briefings related to FTB infrastructure system issues. As an FAA-funded resource, is available to the FAA for sustainment tasks that are not specifically contracted.
Operates the complex AV systems during formal FTB events. Supports the various FTB research, demonstration, and tour events by running the AV Control Room. Assists third-party organizations in the maintenance of the FTB audio/visual system.
Assists with the entire asset control process from shipping to decommissioning.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field OR
High school diploma or GED with 6 to 18 months of additional study/certifications in computer engineering related field.
Three to five years minimum of work related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education administrative and/or academic computing environment, or aviation industry computing preferred.
Experience managing a data center
Experience implementing hardware to support AI initiatives
CCNA or similar

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate with various levels of staff to understand the problem.
Must maintain a positive, professional image.
Good organizational skills including documentation of procedures.
Solid working knowledge of computer hardware and desktop software.
Solid working knowledge of Linux and Windows networking environments.
Solid working knowledge managing virtual machine environments.
Ability to learn new things and keep up with the pace of change in technology.
Ability to collect the appropriate information from the user to expedite the resolution to a problem. Demonstrate good judgment in investigating and escalating problems.
Ability to recognize and deal with priorities. Recognize and perform duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned- assisting others as needed.
Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
Experience applying security best practices in a remote work environment.
Analytical skills.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311166. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter
Full Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.

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