Systems Administrator

Riverside Research seeks a personable and highly technical individual capable of providing information technology support to groups performing cutting-edge research supporting national security interests. In the role of IT Systems Administrator, a successful candidate will leverage experience supporting Linux and Windows-based IT infrastructure as well as DevOps-oriented tools and processes to provide end-user support, operation, and maintenance of IT systems in several classified computing environments. As a part of a large, distributed team of IT professionals, this role affords a self-motivated candidate a high degree of flexibility and autonomy, permitting you the opportunity to learn and grow while making a direct impact on national security. This is an on-site position located at our Fairborn office.

Provide Tier 2 operation and support of VMware based environment with Linux and Windows based operating systems across multiple national security information systems

• Coordinate with Engineering and Helpdesk personnel to ensure seamless and reliable network operations

• Employ creative solutions and cutting-edge technologies to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of multiple national security systems

• Act as liaison and advocate between customer, IT management, Engineering, and Information Security staff

• Maintain, execute, and improve established system operation processes and procedures

• Assess system failures with all available tools and knowledge to enable the customer to meet contractual obligations

• Coordinate all significant information technology changes with the appropriate parties such as management, infrastructure, and information security following management procedure

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years' experience, an advanced degree with no experience, or equivalent work experience

• Ability to manage time independently without direct supervision

• Capability to troubleshoot complex information technology problems using all available resources

• Experience upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware

• Knowledge of communication security processes and procedures including related hardware

• DoD 8140 (451) Systems Admin - Intermediate Certification (Security+ or Equivalent)

• Active Top-Secret (or higher) USG Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

• Seeking a candidate that has at least 5 years' experience performing systems administration including 2 years of Linux experience

• Working knowledge of Platform One-aligned infrastructure technologies

• Experience with traditional IT stack (Clients, Networking, Servers, Storage)

• Demonstrable experience installing, configuring, and supporting Linux-based operating systems

• Implemented STIGS on Windows and/or Linux operating systems

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI adjudication