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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 day ago

Systems Administrator

Lexington, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $102K/yr

3+ years exp

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a research and development facility specializing in advanced electro-optical systems for national defense and government organizations. They are seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support diverse operating systems in classified and unclassified environments, focusing on system compliance, maintenance, and user support.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing onsite support for Windows, Linux, and Mac systems across secure and open networks for over 50 end-users

Maintaining compliance of IA and IT related security measures aligned with both government and lab policies

Supporting procurement and upgrade of existing systems

Assisting with maintenance of VM infrastructure

Supporting programmatic Risk Management Framework configuration, test and documentation

Part-time travel in support of the deployment, test, and operations of prototype systems

Qualification

Windows administrationLinux administrationMacOS administrationTCP/IP knowledgeVirtualization (VMware)Security+ certificationCISCO CCST certificationTroubleshooting skillsCustomer service skillsCommunication skills

Required

B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 3+ years' experience in systems administration or IT support

Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux in classified/unclassified settings

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, LDAP

Hands-on experience with OS imaging, BitLocker, LUKS, and desktop applications

Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking problems

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills

Solid understanding of security and cyber-hardening practices

Experience with security plans, procedures, compliance (e.g., DoD 8140) and familiarity working in secure rooms