Intermediate Classified Systems Administrator

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Department Summary

The Enterprise Classified Services Department seeks a full-time Intermediate Systems Administrator to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of IT systems in a Classified lab environment. This is an early career role best suited for someone who has begun their career as a classified systems administrator and has interest in growing their career. 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

• Fundamental user maintenance activities on both Windows and Linux operating systems

Basic Qualifications

• SECRET-level clearance

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• Working knowledge of server and client operating systems. (Win10/11, 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 interface 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.

• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+ Certification / 8570 Certification - IAT Level II

• Must possess certification within 6-months of hire date.

• 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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