Systems Administrator Il

OverviewThe 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.Responsibilities1. 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.QualificationsBachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field.The successful applicant will have an advanced knowledge in the Linux operating system and/or Windows and have significant experience with CPU/GPU based systems, high-performance storage technologies (e.g. Lustre), HPC or High Throughput job allocation technologies (e.g. Slurm, HTCondor), parallel computing environments such as MPI and CUDA, and high-performance network technologies (e.g. InfiniBand, GigE). The successful applicant will be an advanced knowledge in the Linux and/or Microsoft operating systems and have significant experience with some or all of the following: CPU/GPU based systems, high-performance storage technologies (e.g. Lustre), HPC or High Throughput job allocation technologies (e.g. Slurm, HTCondor), parallel computing environments such as MPI and CUDA, and high-performance network technologies (e.g. InfiniBand, GigE).The incumbent will recommend technologies; work with vendors to specify equipment; supervise or participate in installation; maintain, administer and troubleshoot systems; install software to support research; ensure compliance with DoD and sponsoring Agency requirements; and help researchers get the most out of the systems. Moreover, the individual will act as part of a team to maintain the environment in which infrastructure and HPC systems function and support the mission of IDA/CCR-P and its sponsor.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 and/or Windows. 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 environmentOpen 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 10% 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.Compensation:We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $91,000-$146,000. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors. #ITatIDA