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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Engineering Division-Systems Administrator in Lexington, Massachusetts
We create hardware systems that incorporate the Laboratory's advanced technology. The systems we build are used as platforms for testing new concepts, as prototypes for demonstrating new capabilities, and as operational systems for addressing military needs.
Position Description
The Engineering Division is seeking a talented and motivated IT Systems Administrator to join our team and provide support to the Fabrication Engineering Group. You will work with the researchers and service departments to implement innovative solutions to address challenges of national security. The ideal candidate has experience with Windows Server and Desktop specifications, build, testing, deployment, tuning, security hardening and vulnerability management in a research environment and have a keen eye for trouble-shooting and problem-solving. The IT Systems Administrator plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving our IT infrastructure to ensure seamless operations and support for our engineering team.
Responsibilities
Work with research staff, teammates and enterprise IT members throughout the organization to install, configure and maintain computer systems, servers and software used by the Fabrication Engineering Group. Maintain the integrity and security of servers and systems; including performance and monitoring back-up recovery processes. Serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues.
Required Skills
Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and experience with System Administration skills and responsibilities
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in servers, desktops, networking and storage
Versed in application installation and IT configuration management
Knowledge of network connectivity and LAN, WAN protocols and principles
Implemented and administered service accounts, system documentation, system performance and mass storage allocation
License server setup, configuration, management and monitoring
Evaluate and make recommendations for hardware and software purchases
Experience with VMWare use, management and application
Excellent communication, coordination and task tracking skills
Knowledge and experience with cybersecurity tools and dashboards
Desired Skills
Experience configuring and supporting systems in a research test environment
Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) / Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
Ability to write scripts and/or using configuration management tools to automate repetitive tasks and manage complex deployments
Experience with cross domain systems (CDS) administration, RDP, SSH
Knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP/IP, unicast/multicast, network jitter, and TCP optimization
Experience Interacting with third-party technology vendors and internal database staff
Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, CFEngine, CHEF
Understanding of test lab system configurations and operation activities
Familiarity with LabView controls for thermal and TVAC test
Comprehension of test lab software and vendors
Understanding of macOS operating systems
Education/Training
Must have a BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field or 5 years of related experience
A strong technical background to include technical training, certifications
Ideal Candidate will have or be willing to obtain the following certificates:
Security
- Windows Server Administration
Linux
- Network
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
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!
Please visit our Benefits page (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .
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.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
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