IT System Administrator II - Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), MA

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council – an independent state agency serving Greater Boston – is looking for an experienced IT System Administrator II to join our team serving a 130-person staff in Downtown Boston. Principal responsibilities will include managing the agency’s on-site servers, cloud services, backup, and O365 accounts; assisting in the design and implementation of strategic IT initiatives; and supporting the maintenance of AWS and Azure servers hosting custom web applications. All this work takes place in the context of a mission-driven agency working to promote affordable housing, sustainable transportation, municipal collaboration, and inclusive decision-making. 

This position is a member of a 4-person IT team that currently includes an experienced IT Manager and two helpdesk specialists. The position will offer many opportunities for project leadership and professional development. Qualifications for the role include knowledgeable experience with MS Azure administration, MS O365 administration, Active Directory, and supporting our staff in a hybrid work environment. Knowledge of AWS administration and VMWare is also preferred. Qualifications include 10 years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates a range of capabilities. The ideal candidate will be positive, detail-oriented, self-directed, and committed to a more sustainable and equitable region.  
 

About MAPC: 

MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns that make up Greater Boston. Our strategic priorities are sustainable development, regional collaboration, and fostering an equitable and resilient region. We are guided by our regional plan, MetroCommon2050: Shaping the Region Together. MAPC’s staff includes about 130 full-time employees in Downtown Boston in a transit-accessible, bike-friendly office. 

MAPC has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from MAPC’s Boston office.   
  
MAPC strongly supports the professional development of each and every staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. We encourage all our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC’s planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times.   

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone who lives and works in Greater Boston. For more information about MAPC or MetroCommon2050, please visit www.mapc.org.