Question 1

What qualifications are required for the Systems Administrator role at MIT Koch Institute?

Accepted Answer

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science (or equivalent work experience) is required, plus a minimum of two years of relevant technical experience. Strong soft skills include working in fast-paced environments, resolving complex issues, and building client relationships. See how to write a winning academic CV for tips.

Question 2

What technical skills and platforms are essential for this position?

Accepted Answer

Experience with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android support; endpoint management (e.g., JAMF, MECM, Active Directory); virtualization, storage, networking, cloud platforms; research/HPC environments, automation, scripting, containerization; and ticketing systems/ITSM practices is mandatory. Explore research jobs for similar roles.

Question 3

What are the main responsibilities of the Systems Administrator?

Accepted Answer

Key duties include diagnosing/resolving incidents, partnering on root cause analysis/problem management, analyzing ticketing trends, designing scalable solutions, supporting client/research systems (servers/clusters), and maintaining documentation/knowledge base. Support spans in-person/remote for research continuity at Koch Institute.

Question 4

Does this MIT job offer visa sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned in the posting. Candidates should confirm with MIT HR. International applicants may check administration jobs or MIT's career site for eligibility details.

Question 5

How does this role support research at Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research?

Accepted Answer

The position ensures continuity of research operations via proactive IT support for infrastructure, networking, endpoints, and HPC systems. Collaborate with vendors, IS&T/ORCD for new services. Relevant reading: cancer research advancements. Apply via MIT jobs portal.

Question 6

What is the application deadline and employment type?

Accepted Answer

Applications close on April 19, 2026. This is a full-time staff position in Network/System Administration. Prepare resume highlighting required skills; review free resume template.

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