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Systems Administrator (RPA)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

IT
Lexington, MA, USA
Posted on Jul 24, 2024

Technical Skills Required (RPA):

  1. RPA Tools Administrator: Strong knowledge and experience in the administration of RPA tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or others depending on the employer’s preference.
  2. Scripting and Automation: Ability to write scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of administrative tasks related to RPA and other enterprise systems.
  3. Programming/scripting Skills: Proficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used in RPA, such as Python, Java, C#, or VBScript.
  4. Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components such as servers, databases, networks, and security protocols.
  5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Skills in monitoring system performance, identifying issues, and troubleshooting RPA workflows and infrastructure problems.
  6. Backup and Recovery: Knowledge of backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and system availability.
  7. Problem-Solving Abilities: Capability to troubleshoot and debug issues in automated processes.
  8. Database Skills: Understanding of databases and SQL for data manipulation and integration tasks.
  9. Process Analysis and Design: Ability to analyze business processes and design automated solutions using RPA tools.
  10. Integration Skills: Experience in integrating RPA with other systems and technologies using APIs or middleware.

Additional Desirable Technical Skills:

  1. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and services, specifically around SharePoint Online and Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) is a plus.
  2. Additional Skills in any of these areas developing scalable custom solutions using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Microsoft Graph API, Microsoft 365 REST APIs as well as Azure functions or Logic Apps.
  3. Knowledge/Proficiency in PowerShell scripting or Python for automating tasks within Microsoft 365 environments.
  4. Understanding of identity management concepts within Azure Active Directory and Office 365.
  5. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure PowerShell, or Azure CLI would be good but not required.

Practical Experience and understanding:

  1. Implementation Experience: Hands-on experience in implementing RPA solutions across different domains or industries.
  2. Project Management: Ability to manage projects, including planning, scheduling, and resource management.
  3. Testing and Deployment: Experience in testing automated workflows and deploying them into production environments.
  4. System Deployment and Upgrades: Hands-on experience in deploying enterprise systems and performing upgrades to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
  5. Security Management: Understanding of security best practices and implementing security measures specific to enterprise systems and their integration with enterprise IT security frameworks.
  6. Capacity Planning: Ability to perform capacity planning to anticipate system resource needs and ensure scalability.

Soft Skills:

  1. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including technical and non-technical audiences.
  2. Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to understand complex business processes and identify automation opportunities.
  3. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  4. Client-Facing Skills: Experience in client-facing roles, understanding client requirements, and providing solutions.

Education and Certifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience: Typically in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  2. RPA Certifications: Nice to have certifications on RPA tool providers such as UiPath Certified RPA Developer, Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional, or equivalent.
  3. Additional Certifications: Relevant certifications in other technical areas or project management (e.g., PMP), agile methodologies can be advantageous but not required.

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At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 41282