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Help power the infrastructure behind cutting-edge defense research.\nAt STR, our Information Technology team plays a critical role in enabling the research and development that supports our national security mission. The team brings together experts across Enterprise IT, Classified IT, and Cybersecurity to build and maintain the secure, reliable infrastructure that powers our organization.\nOur Enterprise IT team ensures the performance and availability of the systems that support day-to-day operations, while our Classified IT team manages highly secure environments that protect sensitive government information. Working alongside them, our Cybersecurity team proactively defends our networks and systems against evolving threats. Together, these teams provide the technology foundation that enables STR’s engineers and researchers to develop innovative solutions for national defense.\nThe Role:\nWe are seeking a Systems Administrator with an active Secret or Top Secret clearance to support our senior administrators in implementing, deploying, and maintaining Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems in traditional and virtualized environments across a variety of hardware solutions.\nIf you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, improving system reliability, and working in a mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: this position is based in Woburn, Massachusetts only (no other sites, no remote).\nWhat you will Do:\nProfessionally support senior administrators, Information System Security Officers (ISSO), management, researchers and others supporting the customers\nConfigure and maintain NAS Storage, Networking, Firewall, and Directory Services such as MS Active Directory management and Group Policy administration\nPerform performance monitoring, results analysis and enhancement, as well as process automation using PowerShell scripting and other available technologies\nProvide daily support, systems maintenance, problem resolution, tracing and project support\nCreate and maintain installation and configuration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\nMaintain current knowledge of DoD security and technical guidelines and the organization's policies\nProvide support for production and development environments\nAfter-hours support is required for maintenance and patching when needed\nWho you Are:\nThis position requires an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government\nLinux Administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu)\nWindows OS Administration\nNice to Haves:\nEnterprise Virtualization Tools\nMulti-Factor Authentication\nPublic Key Infrastructure\nWeb Server\nActive Directory including Group Policy, LDAP backend, and Replication\nEffective utilization of Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGS) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Content and Tools\nHost Based Security System (HBSS) implementation and maintenance\nAssured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) support\nCurrent knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience or Master’s degree + 3 years of experience or PhD or equivalent experience.\nPay Information \nFull-Time Salary Range: $105,000 to $125,000\nThe salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. \nSTR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.\nSTR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.\nSTR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.\n\nSTR is an equal opportunity employer. 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