Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

Riverside Overview

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 seeking a personable and highly technical individual to fill the role of Systems Administrator, capable of providing information technology support to groups performing cutting-edge research supporting national security interests. In this position, a successful candidate will leverage experience providing end-user support but will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and operation of IT systems in several distributed classified computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support on primarily Windows-based operating systems across Riverside Research's infrastructure that includes investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues
• Capability to troubleshoot complex information technology problems using all available resources
• Develop new and maintain existing installation and configuration procedures
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures
• Coordinate all significant information technology changes with the appropriate parties (management, infrastructure, information security, and customers)
• Collaborate with information security to ensure the information systems meet vulnerability and compliance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a systems administrator
• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years’ experience or 3 years with a MS degree, or a PhD with no experience
• Working experience across traditional IT stack (Client, Networking, Server, Storage)
• Experience upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
• Ability to manage time independently without direct supervision
• Active Top Secret (or higher) USG Clearance
• DoD 8140 (451) Systems Admin - Intermediate Certification (Security or Equivalent)

 

Desired Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience working in information technology
• Experience implementing and maintaining STIG compliance

Global Comp

$80,000- $105,000 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.

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000