Job Title: Systems Administrator I

Overview

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate career opening for a Systems Administrator I. This opening is located at IDA's Center for Communications Research in Princeton, New Jersey (CCRP). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working on fascinating technical issues.

The Systems Administrator I, who under general supervision, will administer and maintain multiple IT systems, servers and software in a Linux/Unix environment. The Administrator will apply systems expertise, technical knowledge, and independent judgement to solve a range of both routine and non-routine operational problems. The Administrator must be organized, self-motivated and able to handle responsibilities such as maintaining systems functionality, availability, security and performance. The Administrator provides operational and technical support on a variety of technology projects including software and program implementation. Responsibilities also include maintaining configuration standards, adhering to IT best practices, and maintaining compliance with corporate and division security policy and procedure.

Responsibilities
Provides operational support and maintenance to ensure systems functionality, availability, security, and performance. Assists in the implementation of IT technology initiatives and assists the engineering staff in the transition of operational support. Builds new physical and virtual servers to design specifications. Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOD, NSA, DISA, and DSS directives and guidelines. Follows standard operating procedures and processes. Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems and services to ensure optimum performance and availability. Develops technical proficiency in IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends. Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the appropriate supervisors and/or managers. Responds to critical after hours support issues. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field. One year minimum experience in Information Technology. Possess fundamental knowledge and principles in supporting servers, systems, and software, in Linux/Unix required. Experience in the following area a plus but not a requirement: High Performance Computing (HPC) systems or large cluster computing, including GPU based systems. Must be organized, self-motivated, able to work with general supervision, and willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills. Position requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with lifestyle polygraph. Current TS/SCI with lifestyle polygraph clearance preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain DOD 8570 IAT II certification.
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U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

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