OVERVIEW

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate career opening for a Systems Administrator II. 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.
With moderate supervision, this position administers, and maintains multiple IT systems, servers and software. Applies functional knowledge to solve an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope. Responsibilities include maintaining systems functionality, availability, security, and performance. Contributes and plays a key role in the implementation of programs or projects that effect the organization’s goals and objectives. Coordinates with other IT staff in support of operational tasks and requirements. Ensures configuration standards are maintained and adheres to IT best practices and corporate and security policy. Due to the nature of this position, and the requirement for extended coverage, this position may be required to work hours outside of a regular schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field.
• Three years minimum experience in Information Technology, two in systems administration.
• Possess technical and operational proficiency managing and supporting servers, systems, and software, specifically Linux/Unix. Experience in more than one of the following areas a plus:
• High Performance Computing (HPC) systems or large cluster computing, including GPU based systems.
• Authentication, access control, compliance and security in a DOD environment
• Open Source software installation and support
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with moderate supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule, including periodic on-call support.
• Project management experience a plus.
• 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.
  Why work at IDA?
  Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 11% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave and 20 days paid time off. Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our Nation’s warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL). Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings.

1. Provides operational support and maintenance to ensure systems functionality, availability, security, and performance.
2. Builds and implements IT technology initiatives. Partners with the engineering staff to ensure the successful deployment and transition of operational support.
3. Builds new physical and virtual servers to design specifications.
4. Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOD, NSA, DISA and DSS directives and guidelines.
5. Maintains technical documentation, to include standard operating procedures and processes.
6. Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems and services to ensure optimum performance and availability.
7. Maintains technical proficiency in IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends.
8. Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the appropriate supervisors and/or managers.
9. Responds to critical after hours support issues.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.