IT Systems Administrator
Date: Jan 16, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group focuses on accelerating quantum computing and sensing with ion and solid-state systems. Core areas of the Group include fundamental quantum science guiding next generation advances, quantum devices (ion computing testbeds, precision clocks, magnetometers, and other quantum sensors), and quantum systems such as magnetic assisted navigation and quantum microscopes for supply chain security.
Job Description
The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group is seeking a Systems Administrator for classified and unclassified networks of multiple Operating System platforms with Windows, Mac, and UNIX proficiency.
Major Responsibilities
- In consultation with the staff, specify, implement, test network and computer system configurations; perform upgrades across multiple platforms.
- Implement security and measures in accordance with government and Laboratory policies.
- Identify system performance issues and user needs to recommend specific changes and upgrades.
- Perform data backups and recoveries.
- Assist staff with computer and network problems and tasks.
- Research and recommend commercial hardware and software products to meet project and group requirements.
- Renew software licenses to ensure continuity of service.
- Interact with vendors, Security, laboratory personnel, and other system administrators to coordinate procurements, installations, upgrades, and other services.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience administering computer systems and networks.
- Works somewhat independently under limited supervision.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking problems.
- Must be team-oriented, be able to create documentation on systems to satisfy certification, technical staff, and end users.
- Experience with desktop level hardware and software applications like Office, Adobe, Trelix, OS Imaging (i.e. kickstart or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit), BitLocker and LUKS.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with security plans, procedures, and compliance with DoD Mandate 8140.
- Work experience in mission critical environments.
- Working knowledge of programming languages such as perl, python, C/C++, and scripting language.
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 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: 41772
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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