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MIT Lincoln Laboratory 93: Systems Administrator in Lexington, Massachusetts
The nation’s satellites perform important civil, scientific, and national defense functions such as navigation, communications, weather forecasting, astronomical observations, and surveillance. As space becomes increasingly congested and contested, maintaining awareness of all man‐made objects around the Earth is critical for ensuring the safe and effective operation of U.S. satellites. Our researchers are collecting data from a global network of ground‐based and space‐based sensors to help both military and civil organizations track objects in space, monitor potential threats, and protect critical national assets. We leverage advanced data processing capabilities that rapidly ingest observations from the Space Surveillance Network and integrate that data to generate an accurate picture of the space environment around the Earth and to make predictions about evolving activity in space. We work closely with organizations such as the United States Space Force in order to maintain situational awareness in the space domain and to respond to rapidly changing events in space.
Job Description
The Information Integration & Decision Support Group (93), conducts research and development on space surveillance problems including tracking and identification of satellites, radar image exploitation, close approach monitoring and collision warning, applications of multi-sensor data fusion, and decision support. The group also develops net-centric, service-oriented architecture that networks all of these capabilities together in an integrated information system. The candidate will have basic experience in the design of computer system solutions, including provisioning, configuration, and management of Linux, Windows, and Windows Server. They should also have fundamental experience in hardening endpoints to meet NIST/RMF/JSIG requirements, and be comfortable using vulnerability remediation techniques. They will interface with vendors to spec, purchase, maintain hardware, licensing, and warranty information for systems, hardware, and software. The Systems Administrator will need to develop creative technical solutions to standard IT problems under general supervision, and must be comfortable working independently while reporting to Program Managers, and IT Management. Make recommendations on hardware, software, and system component purchases as needed. Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the environment including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Hired applicants must hold and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Essential Functions
Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on classified government networks
Scripting, virtualization, and automation of systems.
SCAP scan systems and apply STIG hardening procedures.
Managing and updating windows GPOs.
Create and maintain user and computer accounts, and modify file permissions and security access lists
Develop and document technical processes and procedures
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts
Work with a team, under minimal direction, and independently determine and develop approaches to complex IT solutions
This role requires excellent communication skills, both with team members and technical/non-technical users at different levels throughout the organization.
The candidate must possess a sincere desire to work in a highly visible research and development organization
Requirements
Candidate must have at least a basic understanding of IT systems and concepts, including networking, storage, virtualization, and Linux OS.
Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking problems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to interact with others respectfully and develop productive working relationships.
Understanding of IT Security Policies and best practices (NIST/RMF/JSIG)
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 or 8140 (451) System Administrator Basic baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)
Basic administrating classified Linux and Windows systems
Virtualization technology (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration), networking storage and user access
Hardening systems, (SCAP/STIG) implementation
Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or higher degree in a STEM-related discipline, a Security+ CE
Desired Skills
RHEL
Windows server administration in an SCI classified environment
Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
MS Active Directory, LDAP
Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs and iSCSI Storage Systems
Experience operating under, and managing systems within RMF information system environments
Clustering technologies (Open Shift & Container)
Apache project
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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