Job Description

Do you thrive in and love a fast-paced, dynamic classified environment?

Do you want to be empowered to take ownership and stake in the overall engineering and operations of the IT infrastructure?

Are you interested in learning new technologies and creating new IT capabilities?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to apply and join our team at APL!

We are ranked as one of Computerworld 's Top Places to Work in IT 5 years running and we are seeking a creative and ambitious Systems Administrator to provide innovative solutions to complex IT problems in a classified space. In this role, you'll work as part of a diverse and knowledgeable team, collaborating on the re-engineering and application of best practices to support our growing infrastructure across four different classified environments.

As a Systems Administrator, the role will be to...

• Provide engineering, configuration, maintenance, and support for physical and virtual systems (servers, appliances, workstations) and applications, ensuring compliance with DoD STIGs, RMF Controls, and IAVMs.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows server operating systems, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Work in traditional infrastructure and VMware virtualization.
• Perform day-to-day operations, optimization, and troubleshooting of the infrastructure.
• Communicate technical details effectively to a diverse audience.
• Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, including troubleshooting hardware and software problems.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related professional work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience working in a classified environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server operating systems.
• Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Microsoft services.
• Demonstrated experience using scripting languages with PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Experience with any of the following technologies: Rubrik, Unity, PDQ, WSUS, ESXi, vCenter, Horizon View, SolarWinds, Splunk, Infoblox, and/or RSA.
• Demonstrated experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), process improvements and supporting documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple-task across varying duties and projects simultaneously.
• A current industry certification aligned to DoD Manual 8570, 01-M for IAT II
• Hold an active Secret level security clearance and can obtain a Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

• A Master’s degree in Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity or Computer Science.
• An industry system or operational certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Professional).
• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Experience creating and administering environments using RHEL.
• Experience implementing and utilizing Linux orchestration tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Experience with VMware VDI implementation and/or operations.
• Skills to administer Microsoft Exchange environments.
• Knowledge or experience using system monitoring tools and/or SIEM such as SolarWinds and Splunk

Why work at APL?

While the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory brings world-class expertise to a broad range of challenges, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, innovation ecosystem where you can feel safe to share ideas and to continue to grow personally and professionally. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas and have earned Best Places to Work accolades in outlets such as Fast Companies and Glassdoor.

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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