Job Summary:
Alpha Consulting Corp. is a dynamic aerospace and industrial manufacturing organization seeking a Network & Systems Administrator. This role is pivotal in maintaining, securing, and supporting a robust IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and cybersecurity requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain and support on-premises and cloud-based servers, networks, and infrastructure
• Provide IT support to engineering, quality, manufacturing, and administrative users
• Support aerospace manufacturing systems including ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, APQP, and shop-floor PCs
• Ensure high availability of systems critical to production, inspection, and traceability
• Administer user accounts, access controls, and permissions in accordance with ITAR and cybersecurity policies
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls to protect controlled technical data (CTD)
• Monitor system performance, backups, logging, and security alerts
• Troubleshoot network, server, and endpoint issues impacting production and quality operations
• Maintain IT documentation, network diagrams, and asset inventories to support audits
• Coordinate with vendors, MSPs, and machine/software suppliers for system support
• Support system upgrades, patching, and change management with minimal production disruption
• Assist with disaster recovery planning, backup testing, and business continuity efforts
• Manage on-site security camera systems, door access badges, and compliance with associated DFARS regulations
• Support document control systems to meet ITAR, Company, and other legislative requirements
• Support the appropriate level of inventories of equipment and supplies for IT support
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5 years of experience in systems administration, network administration, or IT support
• Experience supporting IT environments in aerospace or regulated manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and network infrastructure
• Experience supporting high-mix, mid-volume manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls)
• Experience supporting ERP, MES, QMS, APQP, and PLM systems in aerospace manufacturing
• Knowledge of AS9100 documentation, traceability, and audit requirements as they relate to IT systems
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge, including access control, data segregation, and endpoint protection
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in time-sensitive production environments
• Strong documentation skills for audit and compliance support
• Clear communication skills for working with engineers, quality teams, and shop-floor personnel
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and aerospace manufacturing experience will be considered
Preferred:
• Experience working in ITAR-regulated environments
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or other defense-related cybersecurity standards
• Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, Network+, Client, Cisco)
• Experience supporting CNC machines, CMMs, FARO arms, or networked inspection equipment
• Experience supporting AS9100 audits and customer audits
Company:
Alpha Consulting Corp. has been exceeding expectations in the IT, pharmaceutical, and clinical staffing business since 1994. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in East Brunswick, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.