Classified Windows Systems Administrator
RANDSanta Monica, California, United States
Posted February 2, 2026
100100 - 152400 USD
Full Time
About the Company
RAND is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides leaders with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions. The challenges facing humanity are complex. So is the policy landscape decisionmakers must navigate to create positive change. RAND's mission is straightforward. We help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. Our rigorous research is free from political or commercial pressures so that policy leaders can use the best possible data to make the best possible decisions. Why is this work so vital? Because when RAND can help improve policymaking, we can help make the world a better place for us all. http://www.rand.org/jobs.html
Job Description
RAND offers a Windows Systems Administrator the opportunity to work as an integral part of our Security & Classified Operations (SCO) department providing technical expertise in the support of our classified local area network services.
Requirements
- Assistance with software and hardware installations for networked and stand-alone systems
- Provide network and system performance analysis, monitoring and reporting
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of network, hardware, and software problems
- Implementation of multiple and simultaneous new technology related initiatives and solutions
- Configuration and maintenance of Active Directory settings including Group Policy Objects, DNS, DHCP, and Sites – Services (replication)
- Collaboration with other Information Services groups and RAND departments in the evaluations, customization, adaptation, implementation and security of infrastructure hardware and software systems, services, and networks
- Implementation of technical controls, regulations and processes required by organizational security practices and Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Preparation of network, servers, and workstations for announced and unannounced audits from regulators agencies
- Minor support of Linux systems
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- paid time-off
