IT Systems Administrator

• Serve as the onsite owner of IT support, taking tickets from intake through resolution

• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune for a dedicated US tenant

• Design, operate and secure the site network, including firewall, VLANs, WiFi and VPN

• Deploy, manage and support Windows and Mac endpoints and hardware

• Implement and maintain ITAR and NIST 800‑171 aligned controls and keep audit evidence current

• Manage the MSP relationship, hold the provider to agreed SLAs and transfer ownership in house

• Write runbooks, standardize configurations and automate recurring work with PowerShell

• Plan IT for the site buildout and shop floor, including future OT environments

• Coordinate asynchronously with the Digital Infrastructure team in Germany

Competencies

Technical Know-How

• Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune administration (required); GCC High experience (nice to have)

• Networking: firewalls, VLANs, WiFi and VPN (required)

• Windows and Mac endpoint and hardware support (required)

• PowerShell scripting and automation (required)

• Hands on implementation of ITAR, NIST 800‑171 or CMMC controls (strongly preferred)

• AWS GovCloud or OT environments (nice to have)

• Takes full ownership of tickets and sees issues through to resolution

• Builder mindset: documents, standardizes and automates

• Disciplined about compliance, controls and evidence

• Hands on and low ego, equally comfortable at the desk and on the shop floor

• Holds vendors and the MSP accountable for results

• Communicates clearly and works well asynchronously with a team in Germany

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Experience in IT systems administration, MSP engineering, manufacturing or defense IT, or military IT

• Experience working with or managing a managed service provider

• Willingness to complete a background check and, if required, a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as the sole or first IT person at a site or company

• Background in NewSpace, aerospace, defense or advanced manufacturing

Language Skills

• English is required (fluent)

Work Model

• On-site presence is required

• Our facility is located in the Port San Antonio aerospace hub

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackwave Texas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires eligibility under U.S. export regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to access export-controlled information.

For this U.S.-based role, your application may be managed by our global People Team in Germany.