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Classified Systems Administrator II

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listing for: Draper Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator, IT Support, Network Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 82300 USD Yearly USD 82300.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Classified Systems Administrator II page is loaded## Classified Systems Administrator IIremote type:
Onsite Required locations:
Cambridge, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR002216
** Overview:
** Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

For more information about Draper, visit .
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Classified Systems Administrator II supports the day-to-day activities of users, performs system maintenance and upkeep of Information Technology systems, and develops, deploys and documents IT Infrastructure. Duties include data administration, knowledge management, customer service, technical support, network services, system administration and systems security analysis. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains server configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Additionally, the System Administrator II manages accounts, firewalls, patches, and is responsible for implementing access control, resetting passwords, creating accounts, and performing general administration tasks.
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* Job Description:

**** Duties/Responsibilities
*** Support and maintain IT infrastructure systems (e.g. servers, workstations, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, encryption devices)
* Maintain and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, network drawings, and configuration documentation
* Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses ensure security compliance is implemented and that all necessary systems are functional
* Provide resolutions to an assortment of customer defined problems of moderately complex scope using knowledge and resources to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues. Escalate issues that extend beyond Tier II level of support as needed.
* Perform software patching, system deployment, license management, hardware and software management, and lifecycle management
* Work closely with the Information Assurance group to ensure the system accreditation process is followed including maintenance of standard operating procedures, network drawings and configuration documentation
* Coordinate with senior personnel and IT management on all risks impacting IT related services including but not limited to: power outages, environmental changes, natural disasters, employee accident or deliberate acts, maintenance or third party vendor actions
* Develops and tests system specifications and requirements by evaluating, verifying and validating technical and functional performance
* May provide guidance to junior team members
* Performs other duties as assigned
** Skills/Abilities
*** Knowledge of systems administration or networking administration
* Knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam (or equivalent), Nessus, or Splunk
* Knowledge of security technologies and architecture, including: encryption, network security, firewall configuration, intrusion detection
* Proficiency working with Windows operating systems, including  Windows 10/Windows Server 2016/2019
* Time management skills
* Ability to prioritize and multi-task
* Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision
* Self-motivated to meet important deadlines
* Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following regulations: JAFAN 6/9, NISPOM, JSIG, CNSSI 1253, NIST, RMF, and ICD 503
** Education
* ** Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, or related field required
* Master's Degree in Information Technology preferred
* Security+ certification or higher professional certifications required
** Experience
* ** 3-5 years experienced in systems administration or networking administration
** Additional

Job Description:

** Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Current in scope Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required

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** Job Location - City:
** Cambridge
* * Job Location - State:
** Massachusetts
* * Job Location - Postal Code:
** The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $
* Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.
* * Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and…
Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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