IT Co-op: Secure Lab IT & Systems Support

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking an IT Co-op to support computing and network infrastructure enabling advanced sensor development, integration, and field testing. You will work alongside engineers and technical staff in a mission-focused environment where reliability and security are critical.

The role offers hands-on experience in systems administration, secure computing, and operational support for advanced research initiatives, including documenting IT processes and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting desktop hardware and enterprise software applications.
• Familiarity with OS imaging tools (Kickstart, MDT) and disk encryption technologies such as BitLocker.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Perl, or Python).
• Exposure to IT operations in mission-critical or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day IT support, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux operating systems in both desktop and lab environments.
• Assist with network configuration, user account management, and system access controls.
• Support system imaging, patching, and software license management.
• Help implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in alignment with government and Laboratory policies.
• Contribute to documentation of IT processes, configurations, and support procedures.
• Assist in maintaining reliable IT infrastructure supporting sensor development and test bed operations.

Skills

Desktop hardware support

Enterprise software applications

Scripting (Bash, Perl, Python)

IT operations in mission-critical envs

Tools

Kickstart

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

BitLocker

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking an IT Co-op to support computing and network infrastructure enabling advanced sensor development, integration, and field testing. You will work alongside engineers and technical staff in a mission-focused environment where reliability and security are critical.

The role offers hands-on experience in systems administration, secure computing, and operational support for advanced research initiatives, including documenting IT processes and