System Administrator -Intermediate - Windows - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Are you driven to engineer and safeguard an organization's tech infrastructure to the highest DoD and IC benchmarks?

Do you seek opportunities to elevate and encourage your team to unparalleled success?

Are you passionate about leaving an indelible mark on an organization's standards and achievements?

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

For 3+ years, we've earned our spot on Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT, a testament to our unwavering dedication to pushing the technological envelope. and we are seeking a System Administrator that will play an instrumental role in the design and operation of national security systems..

In the constantly evolving world of IT, APL has consistently remained a benchmark of innovation and technological leadership. 

As a System Administrator you will...

• Orchestrate system administration in our classified facilities. Your robust background in IT systems administration and engineering will be your guiding compass.
• Innovate within our LAN, WAN, and Virtualized infrastructures, tailoring resilient solutions for our customers.
• Be security vigilant: While a grasp of security is important, our focus is on individuals who can balance it with core IT proficiencies.
• Seamlessly lead all aspects of user interactions from account setups to password management.
• Address software and hardware challenges with unmatched precision and agility.
• Be a Data Guardian: Design backup strategies that uphold our commitment to data integrity.
• Craft world-class user documentation ensuring our processes are clear and reproducible.

If your passion for IT is matched by your technical expertise, if you thrive in team settings, and if you're adept at translating sophisticated processes into clear documentation, then APL might just be your next phenomenal adventure.

Dive into a role that challenges, rewards, and elevates. Join APL.

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

• Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Alternatively, a minimum of 8 years valuable technical professional experience will be considered.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in systems administration and maintenance.
• Experience in Microsoft manged mixed environments.
• Experience in configuration of OS, applications, and user settings.
• Proven ability in manually constructing physical systems.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting layer 2nand 3 network devices.
  
• Experience with applying STIGs across operating systems, applications, and network peripherals.
• Savvy in resolving operating system and application issues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, for effective collaboration with managers and technical staff.
• Hold an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility  . If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
• Hold, or can acquire within 6 months, a DoD 8140/8570 certification (Security +, CASP+, CCNP, or CCSP)

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

• An Bachelor's or Master's Degree or Graduate Certificate in IT Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Virtualization experience in VMware and analogous environments.
• Skill in configuring managed switches.
• Knowledge and experience with endpoint protection applications.
• Solid grasp and experience with coding and automation.
• Familiarity with DCID or ICD security requirements.

Why 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.