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Roles and Responsibilities:

The team seeks a full-time Systems Administrator to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of IT systems in Classified lab environment. This is a role best suited for someone who has prior experience working as a classified IT Systems Administrator. This is an on-premises position on our Bedford, MA campus. The successful candidate will have experience in:

• Patching and updating Windows and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) server and desktop operating systems

• Updating anti-virus software definitions for Windows server and workstation

• User maintenance activities on both Windows and Linux operating systems

• Perform general systems administration and maintenance of:

• Windows & Linux desktops and servers

• Network switches (preferred)

• VMware ESXi, vCenter platforms

• Building and hardening Windows, Linux, VMware systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• SECRET-level clearance

• Working knowledge of server and client operating systems. (Win10, Srv2016+, RHEL, Ubuntu Linux)

• Fundamental understanding of lab IT architecture

• Fundamental understanding of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.

• Fundamental understanding of operating system command-line tools.

• Ability to interfacing with customers and provide a high level of customer service

• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum BS in related course of study

• Security+ Certification / 8570 Certification – IAT Level II

• Must earn certification within 6-months of hire date

• Five years of experience

• DoD Top Secret Clearance (will accept Secret)

  This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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