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 ;br>
Job Description Summary:
The Manager of Classified IT/Applications is responsible for leading, coordinating and providing daily work direction for a team of system administrators supporting several small to large sized dynamic research and development environments. The position facilitates and oversees supporting the day-to-day activities of users, performing system maintenance and upkeep of Information Technology and the design, development, documentation and deployment of IT solutions. The position will have responsibilities to manage the support of IT technologies that cover a wide array of competencies such as data administration, knowledge management, customer service, technical support, network services, system administration and systems security analysis. Additionally, will be responsible for building business relationships with internal customers, mentoring team members and technically leading IT projects related to implementing new technology solutions to address business challenges.
This role is located on site in Cambridge, MA and requires an Active Top Secret Clearance.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of classified and unclassified team and program related activities.
Provide oversight and performance management of the team and proactive resource allocation.
Ensure proactive scheduling of program needs and scheduled maintenance of systems to meet RMF accreditation guidelines and project timelines.
Provide strategic and proactive measures to ensure that supported environments are "future proofed"; including automation, economy of scale, and resource allocation.
Establish and maintain a strong relationship with Draper's Information Assurance teams to ensure coordinated efforts for new and ongoing program compliance.
Guide the development and execution of systems to evaluate compliance with specifications and requirements by applying principles and methods for cost effective planning, evaluating, verifying, and validating of technical, functional, and performance characteristics (including interoperability) of systems or elements of systems incorporating IT.
Manage team resources during configuration, testing, operating, maintenance, and management of networks and firewalls
Work closely with ISSM (Information Security) group to ensure system accreditation process is followed including maintenance of standard operating procedures, network drawings and configuration documentation.
Lead team to conduct the integration/testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security.
Administers processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, and access intellectual capital and information content.
Address complex problems, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and provides maintenance and training in response to customer requirements or inquiries (e.g., tiered level customer support).
Develop project plans, architecture diagrams, requirement documentation, test plans, change requests, and communication to users.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of security technologies and architecture, encryption, network security, firewall configuration, intrusion detection.
Able to implement DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides or other defined configuration requirements
Expert with Windows operating systems, including Linux
Ability to research technologies, errors, and products to determine best path forward.
Ability to provide off hour/on call support as needed.
Ability to be flexible with schedule is needed as some work (planned/unplanned) must be done outside of major production hours during prescheduled maintenance windows.
Ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, or a related field
Security+ certification or higher professional certifications in accordance with DoD 8570.01 M, IAT Level II and IAM Level I, IAM Level II preferred.
Experience
5 7 years of managing a team and systems administration or networking administration experience and expertise with at least 3 of the following technologies: LDAP, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam (or equivalent), Nessus, or Splunk
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Active Secret Clearance is required.
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Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$117,500.00 - $307,500.00
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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now ;br>
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact
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- Dice Id: RTX17014b
- Position Id: a028084213ef0e41020a440b28ca884b
- Posted 30+ days ago
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