Systems Administrator Job at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA

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  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  • Lexington, MA

Job Description

 

The Cyber Physical Systems Group tackles key problems in the convergence of cybersecurity and the physical world in an interdisciplinary research and development environment. We focus on developing new capabilities in the areas of cyber-physical techniques for the DoD, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Key technology development thrusts include unconventional methods of system exploitation, testbed development and introspection, and gaining cyber intelligence from novel sensors and signal analysis techniques.

 

Background/Need:

The Cyber Physical Systems Group is seeking an exceptional and dynamic IT Systems Administrator and Engineer to bolster our team in a blended role. This pivotal position involves the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our classified network systems and audio/video collaboration infrastructure, all while ensuring mission success, compliance, and security.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Architect and sustain leading-edge multi-level A/V and computing solutions across our classified conference spaces.
• Spearhead the transition to next-generation voice and video solutions, working collaboratively with government sponsors to meet evolving requirements.
• Lead the seamless integration of network systems within our expanding infrastructure, coordinating with multiple external services.
• Develop and refine comprehensive system documentation, ensuring the creation of detailed diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Evolve and maintain classified development networks by working to upgrade hardware and software.
• Work with security compliance team to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of users while remaining compliant with government policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of videoconference hardware, software and network connections and experience troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Experience architecting and implementing multi-level conference rooms and VTC systems for classified environments.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual network hardware and software component configurations.
• Knowledge of integrated A/V solutions, e.g. AMX, Creston, Extron, and/or Thinklogical.
• Experience building and maintaining mixed Windows and Linux networks in isolated environments including setting up Active Directory, file shares, repository mirroring (e.g., APT, PyPI), collaboration services (e.g., Confluence, Jira.)
• Knowledge of automation techniques and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deployment of systems and services with tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, MDT/SCCM/Intune.
• Experience setting up and running small networks (configuring Cisco IOS for switching, routing, VLANs, etc.)
• Experience with local and server-based virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare ESX, vSphere, etc.)
• Experience hardening Windows and Linux systems using STIG configurations.
• Familiarity with collaboration technologies including VoIP phones and unified communication systems.
• Familiarity with RMF and derivative processes (DoD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253.)
• Familiarity with relevant government security regulations (NISPOM, JSIG, ICD503, TEMPEST.)
• Experience supporting and training users on IT hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with deploying commercial IT offerings and developing creative solutions.
• Experience working within a team and supporting multiple systems at the same time.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows operating system: configuration, installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing, configuring and operating network services such as DNS, DHCP, NIS, NFS, SSH, SAMBA, AD.
• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• 5+ years of experience with supporting information technology and Bachelor’s Degree (additional years of experience can be considered in place of degree)
• 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)

Desired Certifications:

• Networking certification: CCNA or equivalent
• Avixa CTS Certification
• Cisco Collaboration Certifications

Other:

• Work location: Onsite - Individual works generally on-site at the Lexington facility.
• Clearance: Candidates must possess an active top secret clearance to be considered for this position. Selected candidate will be submitted for SCI access (candidates must be comfortable with this).
• Interview Process: Initial pre-screen with HM. If candidate advances to next round, will be larger group interview with group office and technical team members.

Must Have:

Certification

DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) – Yes

 

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree – Yes

 

Experience

CISCO (Networking and Security Hardware) – 3 years

Currently holds a Top Secret Clearance - Yes

Hands-on experience working with audiovisual media and hardware - 3 years

 

Government Policy/Regulations

Hardening Linux and Windows systems per RMF and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides – 3 years

IT Security Policies (NIST/RMF/JSIG) - 3 years

 

Networks

Computer Networking (TCP/IP and UDP/IP communication) - 3 years

 

Programming

Powershell and Ansible (or other programming languages) - 3 years

 

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal and Written Communications - Yes

Additional Must Have:

Systems

Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp – 3 years

MS Active Directory, LDAP – 3 years

SCCM, and Active Directory – 3 years

Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data – 3 years

Systems Administration – 3 years

Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing – 3 years

UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS – 3 years

Windows Patch Management – 3 years

Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment) – 3 years

Windows Server Platform – 3 years

Hiring Range: $92,900-$123,000

 

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. 

 

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 for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of  other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks .

 

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top 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.

 

Requisition ID: 42408 

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