Classified Systems Administrator

Charles River Analytics creates solutions and technology to tackle the world’s most challenging problems. Our team of technological entrepreneurs works together to push at the forefront of enhanced AI, robotics, smart sensing, and human-centered computing. The resulting research and development help to continuously advance government programs and discover new possibilities in the commercial marketplace. We are a 100% employee-owned company, encouraging participation, innovation, and responsibility from our entire staff. At Charles River, we take great pride in our success in attracting and retaining the most talented and creative problem-solvers in our field. Are you interested in being an Employee Owner at one of Boston's Best Places to Work? If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a Classified Systems Administrator to join a small to medium-sized dynamic research and development environment. As the Systems Admin on our growing team, you will support users' day-to-day activities, perform system maintenance, and upkeep of Information Technology, and support the development, documentation, and deployment of IT infrastructure and operation. In this role, you will support IT technology that will cover a wide array of competencies such as data administration, knowledge management, customer service, technical support, network services, system administration, and systems security analysis.

How you will make a difference:

• Acts as the Information System account manager, which could include the creation, modification, disabling, or deletion of system accounts such as domain accounts, users, services for implementing access control, resetting passwords, account creation, and general administration.
• Responsible for day-to-day day support and maintenance of IT infrastructure systems (e.g., servers, workstations, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and encryption devices).
• 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. Ask appropriate questions and use knowledge and resources to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues. Troubleshoot and solve problems without violating the security architecture requirements of the systems they are assigned to.
• Other duties include but are not limited to vendor coordination, software patching, system deployment, license management, hardware and software management, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with security personnel, senior staff, and IT management of all risks impacting IT-related services, including but not limited to power outages, environmental changes, natural disasters, insider threats or deliberate acts, maintenance, or third-party vendor actions. Guide and oversee the activities of more junior team members.
• Develop and conduct systems tests to evaluate compliance with specifications and requirements by applying principles and methods for cost-effective planning, evaluating, verifying, and validating technical, functional, and performance characteristics (including interoperability) of systems or elements of systems incorporating IT.

What are we looking for?

• Possess and maintain a US DoD Secret security clearance, Top Secret preferred
• Security+ certification or higher professional certifications following DoD 8570.01-M, IAT Level II, and IAM Level I or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a system or network administration-related role, with some experience in the following technologies: LDAP, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam (or equivalent), Nessus, or Splunk.
• Knowledge and implementation experience with security technologies and architecture, including encryption, network security, firewall configuration, and intrusion detection.
• Due to the nature of this work, this job requires an on-site presence in Cambridge, MA. The employee and the hiring manager will determine flexible hours and/or schedules. Some Off-hour support may be required.
• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides on at least one technology platform (i.e., Windows or Linux OS, switches, printers).
• Proficiency in working with Windows operating systems: (Windows 10, Windows Server 2016+); Red Hat Linux 8; and ESXi 6.

Ideally, we would love to see:

• Vendor-specific certifications from Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, RHEL, or Dell are desired.
• Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following regulations: JAFAN 6/9, NISPOM, JSIG, CNSSI 1253, NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171, and ICD 705-1.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Ability to convey risks and propose mitigation strategies to technical and business audiences.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to work with and drive team results.

Why Charles River?

Charles River Analytics is a 100% employee-owned company that thrives on collaboration and values each employee-owner. We offer competitive compensation plus bonuses, profit-sharing, and an attractive benefits package. Our benefits include 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance as well as vision, life, and disability insurance; paid maternity/paternity leave; tuition reimbursement; monthly gym allowance; free parking; generous paid time off; and a casual environment. We are also accessible by public transportation. We offer a hybrid onsite/remote (60/40) schedule with tremendous flexibility. At Charles River, we truly value work-life balance