Senior Classified Systems Administrator

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

The Senior Classified Systems Administrator supports the day-to-day activities of users, performs system maintenance, and upkeep of Information Technology and the design, development, documentation and deployment of IT solutions. Duties include data administration, knowledge management, customer service, technical support, network services, system administration and systems security analysis. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains server configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Also manages accounts, firewalls, and patches. Responsible for implementing access control, resetting passwords, account creation, and general administration.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, operate, maintain, and manage networks and their firewalls, including hardware and software that permit the sharing and transmission of all spectrum transmissions of information to support the security of information and information systems.
• Maintain and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, network drawings, and configuration documentation.
• Develop project plans, architecture diagrams, requirements documentation, test plans, change requests, and communication to users.
• Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, and ensure security compliance is implemented and all necessary systems are functional.
• Provide resolutions to an assortment of customer defined problems of moderately complex scope, using knowledge and resources to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.
• Escalate issues that extend beyond Tier II level of support as needed.
• Perform software patching, system deployment, license management, hardware and software management, and lifecycle management.
• Work closely with the Information Assurance group to ensure system accreditation process is followed including maintenance of standard operating procedures, network drawings and configuration documentation.
• Coordinate with senior personnel and IT management of all risks impacting IT related services including but not limited to: power outages, environmental changes, natural disasters, employee accident or deliberate acts, maintenance or third party vendor actions.
• Develop, test, systems specifications and requirements, by evaluating, verifying, and validating of technical, functional, and performance of systems.
• Assist and mentor team members.
• Lead IT projects related to implementing new technology solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of systems administration or networking administration.
• Knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam (or equivalent), Nessus, or Splunk.
• Knowledge of security technologies and architecture, including encryption, network security, firewall configuration, intrusion detection.
• Proficiency working with Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated to meet important deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following regulations: JAFAN 6/9, NISPOM, JSIG, CNSSI 1253, NIST, RMF, and ICD 503.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Security+ and/or CISSP certification.

Experience

• 7-10 years experience in systems administration or networking administration.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Current in scope Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.