Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Linux (Red Hat and Ubuntu) workstations and servers, and Windows 11 PCs
• Provide troubleshooting to a group of approximately 75 staff for hardware, OS, and application issues; manage user accounts, group policy, and permissions via Active Directory and LDAP
• Administer data-storage solutions, backup schedules, and disaster-recovery procedures; validate backup integrity and perform restoration testing
• Evaluate new hardware and software, conduct proof-of-concept testing, and generate purchase recommendations
• Participate in efforts that enhance research compute capacity, storage scalability, and network performance; utilize system-monitoring and performance-analysis tools
• Work closely with enterprise IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure systems and services comply with current cybersecurity and information-assurance policies; support audits, remediation activities, and policy-driven configuration changes
• Produce documentation and knowledge-base articles for technical staff and end users on systems and services

Requirements

• B.S. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience (4 years or more)
• Minimum 4 years of IT systems administration experience supporting enterprise environments
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET level DoD security clearance (if not already)
• Willingness to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Work on-site 80% of the time
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II, at a minimum
• Security+ certification (candidate will need to obtain within 6 months if they currently do not possess this certification)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with RMF and derivative processes (DoD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253.)
• Familiarity with relevant government security regulations (NISPOM, JSIG, ICD503, TEMPEST.)

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...

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.