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Whisper Aero is a next-generation electric propulsion and air movement company designing cleaner, quieter, and more efficient thrust for aviation and beyond. The company is backed by world-class talent from NASA and major aerospace firms, operating with startup speed to disrupt traditional aerospace paradigms.
You will own the administration and lifecycle management of corporate users and IT systems, bridging the gap between heavy-duty engineering requirements and secure enterprise IT. Your core responsibilities span three areas:
**Identity, Access Management & Endpoint Security:** Administer Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, and Active Directory environments. Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) and design Conditional Access Policies. Drive Windows OS (10/11) and Windows Server (2019+) fleet management via Microsoft Intune and Autopilot, including Mobile Application Management (MAM) policies. Implement and optimize Single Sign-On (SSO) and SCIM provisioning across cloud platforms including Slack and Atlassian tools. Build automation pipelines for employee on-boarding and off-boarding to reduce manual IT friction.
**Infrastructure & Operations:** Deploy, patch, and maintain Windows Servers and Hyper-V virtualization environments. Execute comprehensive vulnerability patch management strategies for operating systems and third-party software. Architect, execute, and routinely test robust backup strategies designed to defend against malware and ransomware, ensuring swift disaster recovery.
**Security & Compliance:** Deploy proactive threat prevention, malware/ransomware defense protocols, and incident response workflows. Support hardening initiatives aligned with NIST guidelines or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Leverage modern AI tools and LLMs to troubleshoot complex IT issues, script automation logic, and analyze infrastructure logs.
**Requirements:**
- Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in a System Administrator or corporate IT engineering role
- Deep expertise in MS 365, Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory, GPO, and MFA configuration
- Proven experience with Windows Servers (2019+), Windows 10/11 endpoints, Hyper-V, and Windows server deployment methodologies
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and MAM policies
- Working knowledge of SSO, SCIM, and automated user provisioning (Slack, Atlassian, etc.)
- Demonstrated history of managing robust backup strategies, vulnerability patching, malware/ransomware prevention, and disaster recovery planning
- Experience scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to automate repetitive IT workflows
- Curiosity and working knowledge of leveraging AI to diagnose IT problems and streamline operations
**Preferred Skills:**
- Linux administration experience (Ubuntu/RHEL)
- Familiarity with defense or aerospace compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC)
- Experience in fast-paced startup or high-growth engineering environments
