Systems Administrator
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Lexington, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide system administration by installing, configuring, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading computers and network equipment
- Setup and maintain the integrity and security of systems and networks; install, maintain and administer new software and IT tools to support research projects
- 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
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in one or more of the following: Security+, Comp Tia A+, Network+
- Experience working in a classified computing environment
- Experience installing and configuring routers and switches
- Experience installing, configuring, and operating network services such as DNS, DHCP, NIS, NFS, SSH, SAMBA, and AD
- Experience with security tools such as Trellix ePO, Ivanti, Nessus
- Experience with patching utilizing WSUS and wsusoffline
- Excellent customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with research high performance and real-time computing environments
- Experience with DoD IT security requirements and procedures: RMF, SCAP, and STIG
- Competent with administration and troubleshooting of one or more of the following:
- Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019, Office Suites, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, MDT, DOS/PowerShell scripting, patching
- Networking, Subnetting, Routing
- Experience in installing, configuring, running, and troubleshooting security tools such as Trellix ePO, Ivanti, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft WSUS
- Experience in resolving issues reported on by security tools
- 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
- ... and much more!