IT Systems Engineer

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

At Airbus U.S., we value providing superior customer service and are committed to the successful operation of our information technology systems. We are seeking a qualified Systems Engineer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess technical requirements and develop integrated solutions that align with the business objectives. Key responsibilities include configuring and managing the companies Microsoft 365 services: Exchange Online, Intune, Purview, and Defender. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining the company's virtual desktop solution Citrix. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a deep understanding of system engineering principles to support and enhance the organization's technological framework.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with data protection and retention policies.
• Administer Exchange Online for email security, policies, and configurations.
• Manage Intune for endpoint security, compliance, and device management.
• Oversee Purview for data governance and compliance strategies.
• Implement security policies and threat detection with Microsoft Defender.
• Configure and manage Windows Autopilot for seamless device provisioning.
• Automate device enrollment and configuration through Intune MDM/MAM.
• Ensure a secure and compliant device lifecycle management process.
• Maintain and support Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, and NetScaler ADC.
• Monitor Citrix performance and troubleshoot user and system issues.
• Manage application publishing and optimize virtual desktop environments.
• Administer Active Directory, including group policies, authentication, and identity security.
• Maintain Windows Servers, applying patches, security updates, and performance optimizations.
• Manage domain services and ensure high availability.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across IT infrastructure.
• Configure MFA, Conditional Access, Defender policies, and compliance settings.
• Perform regular security audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for system-related incidents.
• Maintain clear documentation of system configurations, policies, and troubleshooting steps.
• Assist in IT projects, including migrations, upgrades, and integrations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security bachelor's degree OR Equivalent Experience
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience working in a related field or position

Certification(s) (preferred not required):

• CompTIA Network+, Security+, Server+
• Microsoft Certified: Solutions Expert

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a System Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role.
• Microsoft 365 experience, including Exchange Online, Intune, Autopilot, Purview, and Defender.
• Experience managing Windows Autopilot and device lifecycle automation.
• Expertise in Citrix environments, including Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix Cloud, and NetScaler ADC.
• Proficiency in Ac