Classified IT Associate Systems Administrator

Overview

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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

 

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.   We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Responsibilities

The Classified IT Associate Systems Administrator is a key member in several small to medium sized dynamic research and development environments in which they support the day-to-day activities of users, perform system maintenance, and upkeep of Information Technology. As well as provide the development, documentation, and deployment of IT  Infrastructure and Operation.

 

Essential Functions

• Maintain server configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Also manage accounts, firewalls, and patches. Responsible for implementing access control, resetting passwords, account creation, and general administration.
• Responsible for day to day support and maintenance of IT infrastructure systems (e.g. servers, workstations, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, encryption devices).
• Maintain and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, network drawings, and configuration documentation.
• Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, and ensure security compliance is implemented and all necessary systems are functional/
• Develop resolutions to customer defined problems. Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues, and escalate issues that extend beyond Tier I span of control. Ask appropriate questions and use knowledge and resources to diagnose and resolve issues. Troubleshoots and solves problems without violating the security architecture requirements of the systems they are assigned to.
• Other duties include but are not limited to system troubleshooting, vendor coordination, 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 of 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.
• Receives guidance from senior personnel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   

• Must possess and maintain an active US DoD Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance Security+ certification or higher professional certifications in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, IAT Level II and IAM Level I
• 2 years minimum total professional experience as an IT or security professional.
• Exposure to at least one of the following technologies: LDAP, Active Directory, patching, virtualization, prior systems administration and networking administration experience.
• Knowledge of security technologies and architecture, including encryption, network security, firewall configuration, intrusion detection.
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