MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 day ago
Systems Administrator
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $123K/yr
4+ years expMIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a systems administrator to join their Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Architectures Group. The role involves building and maintaining computing and network infrastructure in a classified environment while providing IT support to analysts.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade computers and network equipment
Support Windows and Linux based platforms, applications, and users
Configure network devices such as routers and switches
Implement configuration management tools
Review and test new hardware and software to make recommendations for purchases
Design and implement shell scripts and other tools to automate processes
Develop improvements for the computing and network infrastructure such as data storage, backup and recovery, network bandwidth and throughput, and application installation and management
Be able to lift 40 pounds (Workstations, Servers, UPS, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of experience supporting Windows and Linux systems including configuration management, software installation/configuration, and network configuration
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level DoW security clearance
A current DoW 8570 level II or higher certification or obtain one with 6 months of employment (Security+, SSCP, CISSP, etc)
Solid understanding of Linux, Windows, network fundamentals, Group Policy editor and Active Directory, and DoW IT security requirements and procedures including CMMC, RMF, DFARS, and STIG
Team oriented
Strong communication skills
Desire to work in a research and development environment
Comfortable dealing with classified information in a closed area
Be able to lift 40 pounds (Workstations, Servers, UPS, etc.)
Preferred
Candidates with prior military or Department of War experience are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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