Systems Administrator

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a cleared program facility at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will be responsible for administering and managing multiple networks in the facility. As an experienced administrator, you will be supported by a technical administration team. You must have a strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems and the networks that connect them to help lead and support your team to deliver a highly reliable IT infrastructure to your customers. You will be a technical Subject Matter Expert on IT systems and networks and expected to perform hands-on configuration and management of these systems. Work will be on site and Candidate must be cleared to Top-Secret to start.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex information technology problems using all available resources in a research environment.
• Configure and administer virtual network system environments
• Provide Tier I to Tier III support for all customer systems including, but not limited to, account/system maintenance, investigating user problems, troubleshooting network complications, and resolving complex IT issues.
• Author and maintain SOPs for system and network administration activities
• Manage and apply system updates and patches on a minimum monthly basis
• Assess and prioritize customer solution requests.
• Manage risk assessments and approvals prior to installation
• Upgrade and configure software for each project or operational solution request
• Maintain and administer data retention and recovery solutions
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware in accordance with DoD compliance standards and project requirements
• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment
• Experience managing Windows server utilizing PowerShell
• Create, change, and delete user accounts per request
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures
• Recognize security risks and report violations appropriately.
• Coordinate all significant information technology changes with ISSM/ISSO
• Create, update, and manage networked and stand-alone machine images
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience
• Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance to start
• Strong Windows and Linux administration experience: 5 years of experience with system, server and network administration
• Solid understanding of network and system security requirements and practices
• Experience building scripts and troubleshooting complex IT system and network problems
• Advanced network management experience and s trong planning and organization skills
• Able to prioritize work and complete it without direct supervision
• Experience communicating technical subjects to non-technical leadership
• COMPTIA Security certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level II equivalent certification
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 8 years applicable experience
• Experience with administration in a cleared facility is highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Relevant administrator certifications
• Relevant advanced IA security certifications
• Working knowledge of SCCM and WSUS
• VMware experience
• RedHat Linux administration experience
• Ability to lift to 50lbs
  
  

Global Comp

$109,000 - $165,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.

Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.