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# Jr Systems Administrator

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $79,200.0 - $99,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Networking Hardware, Ansible, Software Systems, Virtualization Technology, Windows Desktop, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Puppet, Vmware
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=997dacb9aafa3404

## About the Role

MITRE Mission Computing is a new organization that bridges the gap between Mission and Technology and helps enable MTIRE projects to focus on their work, without worrying about compliance and the underlying platform infrastructure. We apply new technologies that can address the Government's most challenging Systems Engineering problems. This is an opportunity for experienced platform engineers who are highly motivated, innovative, and proactive and interested in owning and maintaining their work to enable the rest of MITRE and sponsors., * Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

 * Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
 * Basic knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
 * Strong understanding of computer systems, networking, and IT infrastructure.
 * Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
 * This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Basic understanding of Ansible, Puppet or other configuration management tools a plus.
 * Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Ability to work well in a team and independently.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
 * Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
 * Any relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Certified Associate) is a plus.

## Description

* Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
 * Perform routine system updates, patches, and upgrades.
 * Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality.
 * Assist in managing and troubleshooting desktops, servers and network devices.
 * Collaborate with senior administrators on projects.
 * Provide technical support to end-users by troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
 * Assist in setting up and configuring system builds for users, projects and labs.
 * Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement technology solutions that support business objectives.
 * Assist in evaluating and recommending IT hardware and software purchases.

This role sits at the front of the platform lifecycle, combining technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities. The engineer will support customer onboarding, solution scoping, and delivery of compute environments aligned with security and compliance requirements.

This is a high-impact role requiring both technical depth and clear communication with customers and internal teams.