IT System Administrator (Joint and Services Center)

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MITRE's OSD Research and Advanced Capabilities Development Department is seeking a full-time early career classified IT Systems Administrator to support deployment, operations, and maintenance of IT systems in a classified lab environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• 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

• Update servers, clients, applications, antivirus updates

• Assist ISSM/ISSO with coordination between sponsors, MITRE project leaders, and MITRE's accreditation officials to obtain formal accreditation to operate classified information systems.

• Work in a classified environment where there are government compliance audits.

• Independently identify relevant technologies/topics and learn new technical skills.

Basic Qualifications

• 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, certifications 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.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance

• Security+ Certification / 8570 Certification - IAT Level II

• 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

• Bachelor's and 2 years of experience

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

Work Location Type

Onsite

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