Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers.
The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation.
Riverside Research’s open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.
Job Number: 973
Riverside Research seeks a personable and highly technical individual to fill the role of IT Systems Administrator, capable of providing information technology support to groups performing cutting-edge research supporting national security interests. In this mid-level position, a successful candidate will leverage experience providing end-user support, but will be primarily responsible for the maintenance, operation, and support of general IT systems in several distributed classified computing environments.
The position is available in our Beavercreek, OH, and New York, NY locations. Occasional travel up to 20% may be required, with frequency based upon the candidate’s location. Due to the classified nature of the systems being supported, the potential for work-from-home opportunities will be generally limited to a maximum of 1 day p/wk.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Responsibilities:
- Installs, configures, and maintains a variety of IT platforms and tools operating in classified environments
- Manages and maintains patches and software updates using configuration management tools
- Work closely with information security personnel to ensure compliance with applicable directives, policies, and procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot information technology issues using all available resources
- Develop new and maintain existing installation and configuration procedures
- Support local and remote classified software development and validation environments
- Collaborate with remote personnel to ensure consistent execution of support activities across locations
- Execute system operations in the unique constraints of air-gapped classified network environments
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support in small, classified environments with limited potential for escalation support
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Secret (or higher) USG Clearance
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a systems administration doing the following (5 years preferred):
- Experience across traditional IT stack (Clients, Networking, Servers, Storage)
- Managing and supporting Windows-based domains (Active Directory)
- Managing and supporting Linux operating systems
- Operating in classified or air-gapped network environments
- Experience upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
- Experience creating and managing system permissions and user accounts
- Experience maintaining networks and network file systems
- DoD 8570 IAT-II Certification (obtainable within 180-days of employment)
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of endpoint configuration management tools (SCCM/MECM)
- Familiarity with enterprise virtualization tools (VMware)
- Experience with Atlassian Stack or similar toolset
Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire).
Riverside Research strives to be one of America’s premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.
All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
Our EEO Policy
Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 937-427-7074 or email [email protected] A member of the HR team will be available to assist.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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