Systems Administrator I

Research Innovations, Inc.

(RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.

We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military.

Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

We are looking for a committed Systems Administrator to join our Infrastructure team.

You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers.

Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local.

Get s#it done.

This role requires an active US Secret clearance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

System administration of Apple, Windows and Linux development, test and production systems

Implementing and utilizing our monitoring, alerting, and response system capabilities while keeping current with industry and new solutions that may integrate with program systems

Utilizing security management capabilities. Monitoring and maintaining awareness of user access logging, privilege management, vulnerability management, patching, and network throughput among various program environments.

Server builds (physical/virtual) hardware life cycle, system updates, software and security patching, and technology roadmaps

Supporting and maintaining DHCP, AD, DNS, CA and Print servers

Supporting various Atlassian software suites - JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket

Supporting IDP applications, Google, O365, Life Cycle Management applications

Imaging company endpoints

Supporting VMware vCenter/vSphere Infrastructure

Configuring and maintaining various access control methodologies

Documenting and/or updating IT and Cyber Security policies and procedures

Maintaining secure computing environments through industry best practices such as DISA STIG or CIS Benchmarks

Utilizing remote control software, remote desktop protocols, and other remote administration tools

Supporting an onsite and remote workforce utilizing best practices and effectively collaborating with remote teams

Working independently on many day-to-day tasks with the support of team members and managing your time effectively to meet deadlines and goals

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

3+ years Windows system administration

Managed Linux (RHEL or Ubuntu) Servers/Desktops in an enterprise setting

Managed Apple macOS and Windows endpoints in an enterprise setting

VMware Management – deploy and maintenance of the hypervisor, vCenter, guest (linux or windows)

SAN Management

Management of Active Directory Environment (DNS, DHCP, AD, AD REPL, CA)

Planned and implement technical projects including new server deployments

Conducted system performance and file integrity monitoring

Supported user access control or other IAM solutions

Managed user issue identification, reporting, tracking and feedback functions

Escalated user issues based on trends or alerts

Managed alert systems and watch controls/duty roster functions

Monitored network service logs (firewall, routing, DNS, etc.)

Obtained industry recognized professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+ CE.

EVEN BETTER

Scripting/configuration experience (Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Python, VBS, Powershell)

Experience with a windows RMM tool

Enterprise cloud app support like Azure, AWS, GSuite, Office, etc.

Managed Apple Endpoints using an enterprise MDM

Deployment Configuration and maintenance of any Atlassian Suite tools

Nessus/ACAS or other security Vulnerability Scanning tools.Conducted vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and reporting functions

Supported data loss mitigation and incident response

Experience with VMware 6.7 and later, deployment, maintenance and configuration

Full-time

#LI-TC1 At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly. We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII. It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events. Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.