NOC Systems Administrator (Mid) – 24/7 Ops

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a NOC Network Administrator, Mid to maintain and secure mission-critical network operations in a federal IT environment.

You will manage Windows and Linux servers, monitor performance, implement patching and recovery, and support 24/7 operations. The role requires 4–7 years of experience, a related degree or equivalent, and the ability to obtain SECRET clearance. Swing or night shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4–7 years of experience in system administration or NOC operations roles.
• Strong proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, including configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, system monitoring tools, and backup and recovery solutions.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues and to work under pressure in a 24x7 environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance, with U.S. citizenship required.
• Candidates must be willing to work swing (2P-10:30P ET) or night (10P-6:30A) shifts.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers in production environments, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and maintenance.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, interpret alerts, and address capacity, availability, and stability issues.
• Implement and maintain patching, backup, and recovery strategies; validate restores and document results.
• Troubleshoot complex system problems across OS, virtualization, storage, and core services; coordinate with network and security teams.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls in line with security policies.
• Operate and maintain NOC tool infrastructure—monitoring suites, logging platforms, and ticketing systems.
• Document system architectures, configuration baselines, changes, and incidents for repeatable operations.
• Provide tier 2/3 support and guidance to junior staff on practices and tools.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Virtualization

Monitoring tools

Backup & recovery

Security clearance

Documentation

24x7 support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Monitoring suites

Logging platforms

Ticketing systems

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a NOC Network Administrator, Mid to maintain and secure mission-critical network operations in a federal IT environment.

You will manage Windows and Linux servers, monitor performance, implement patching and recovery, and support 24/7 operations. The role requires 4–7 years of experience, a related degree or equivalent, and the ability to obtain SECRET clearance. Swing or night shifts are available.