Senior Systems Administrator

7 days ago


London, Kentucky, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to join our team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our IT team, you will be responsible for providing unparalleled system administration for computer systems in SAR and SCI facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert system administration for computer systems in stand-alone or networked environments.
  • Implement complex solutions for LAN and WAN environments.
  • Maintain physical and virtualized solutions ensuring efficient resource allocation, high availability, security compliance, and seamless scalability to meet organizational needs.
  • Manage user accounts, including resetting passwords and conducting annual computer recertification.
  • Diagnose and resolve intricate software and hardware issues promptly.
  • Implement and monitor the organization's cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with governmental and company requirements.
  • Perform system backups and recovery, securing data to ensure its integrity, reliability, and availability, as applicable.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and implement patch management to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain operational security posture for information systems or programs to ensure business continuity.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or 6 years of equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience with PKI, RSA, Windows certificate services or Linux Certificate Management.
  • Hands-on experience in configuring, fixing, administering/maintaining classified computer networks.
  • Built and maintained Active Directory environments or Linux user access management experience.
  • Configured Operating Systems, applications, and user settings through Group Policy.
  • Experience installing, maintaining and operating security tools (ACAS, Splunk, Ivanti, McAfee, etc.).
  • Applied Security Technical Implementation Guide Rules (STIGs) to operating systems, technologies, and applications.
  • Experience troubleshooting operating systems and applications.
  • Experience with WSUS or a patch deployment system.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with managers and technical staff.
  • Current SSBI required.
  • Current DoD 8570 certification (Security+, SSCP, or CISSP-ISSE).
  • Have a Top-Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or 12 years of equivalent professional experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced systems administration and networking, including VLANs, VPNs, and load balancing.
  • Extensive experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible).
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with advanced configuration management tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level systems and applications.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing automation strategies.
  • Strong project management skills, including leading IT projects.
  • Experience with enterprise security frameworks and protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with business continuity and disaster recovery planning and implementation.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, part-time study and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $220,000 annually.



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