Platform Administrator

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Harvard Medical School is seeking a Platform Administrator to support the implementation, operation, and lifecycle management of core infrastructure platforms that enable secure, reliable, and efficient technology services across HMS. You will contribute to the provisioning, configuration, and support of server operating systems, configuration enforcement, monitoring, compliance, and infrastructure automation. Working independently and as part of the Platform Infrastructure team, you will ensure systems are well-managed, standards-compliant, and integrated into the broader HMS technology environment.

This role involves active participation in projects and day-to-day support, with a strong focus on operational reliability and collaboration across teams.

• Participate fully in the provisioning, patching, and decommissioning, administration and support of Server operating systems across the infrastructure platform lifecycle.
• Maintain configuration management tools and enforcing system baselines.
• Support the administration and integration of identity and policy systems such as Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Monitor infrastructure systems, respond to alerts, and support compliance reporting processes.
• Contribute to the automation of system provisioning and configuration workflows.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure platform services are integrated and reliable.
• Participate fully in the software development lifecycle for operational scripts and tools.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to infrastructure systems and services.
• Contribute to documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and support team knowledge-sharing.
• Participate in off-hours on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience.

Additional

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience managing server infrastructure platforms.
• Experience with Windows and Linux server operating systems, lifecycle management, and configuration tools.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity integration.
• Basic experience with monitoring platforms, compliance tools, and system automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to evolving technologies and priorities.
• Demonstrated service mindset and ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and grow technical skills.

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred.

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week. Occasionally required to work outside of normal business hours, and may be contacted during off hours.
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal
• Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.

PI

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts.

Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

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