Systems Administrator-IT-IC3, Group 95 (Top Secret)
MIT Lincoln Laboratory — Lexington, MA
Posted: 2026-10-11
Job Description
• Level 3 Systems Administrator supporting a large classified, secure air-gapped computing environment for U.S. national security and space systems missions in Lexington, MA.
• Administer Windows and Linux systems, VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, Active Directory, networking, cybersecurity technologies, backups, identity management, and operating system services.
• Maintain compliance through patching, implement government-aligned security and cyber-hardening measures, secure endpoints, and support RMF, DISA STIG/SRG, DoD 8140, JSIG, ICD-503, and CNSSI 1253 requirements.
• Requires 4+ years of systems administration experience in a classified environment and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; Security+ certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months under DoD 8140.
• Salary range is $95,700-$126,700; full-time position.