Job Description

Do you enjoy contributing to complex technical projects?
Are you searching for meaningful hardware and software support work in collaborative team environment?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a creative IT professional to help us support computing facilities that are instrumental to significant Department of Defense projects. We take great pride in contributing our hardware and software support to projects that help protect the nation. You will actively assist with our IT support efforts, including configuring, installing, uninstalling and maintaining systems used in laboratory environments and field tests. We are a hardworking team of systems administrators and information security experts, who love working collaboratively to solve complex computing challenges. Our team is passionate about providing world-class IT services to the facilities and projects we support.

As a Linux Vulnerability and Patching Specialist...
Your main responsibility will be to work with both the Linux System Administrator Team and the Vulnerability Assessment team to perform credentialed security scans on multiple classified Information Systems and assist both teams with developing and executing patching strategies and process. These strategies will need to work within general Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements as well as individual Information System Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

You will also ...
... identify new hardware needs and software needs to provide recommendations to the Linux and Vulnerability teams for procurement of new scanning technology.
… collaborate with security teams and management, both in the group and upstream security providers, to keep everyone informed and cognizant of vulnerability statuses and changes.
... collaborate with Windows, Storage, Network, and Virtualization System Administrators and Information System Security Officers and advise on a range of diverse projects being implemented on small, medium, and large disconnected networks.
... assist with the deployment and implementation of security and scanning tools like Nessus.
... adhere to documented procedures and create new documentation as needed for items like Plan of Action and Milestones, SOPs.
... participate in APL-wide collaboration sessions and teams on establishing common practices and procedures.
… stay informed of current and vendor bulletins vulnerability notifications.

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

• familiarity with current enterprise Linux distros like Red Hat, Ubuntu, and CentOS
• experience scanning and remediating vulnerabilities in Linux operating systems and applications
• experience securing systems to DoD standards
• experience with Apache, MySQL
• experience with authentication and interoperability between Windows and Linux .
• a basic understanding of dhcp, dns, ip subnetting
• basic Windows troubleshooting skills and familiarity of active directory
• the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems related to OS, hardware, network, and related software
• a current DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP)
• a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant professional experience
• Hold a Secret level security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. 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.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date. 

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

• an active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance
• Experience patching and remediating Linux operating systems in enterprise and development environments.
• Experience working with configuration management tools (puppet, ansible, chef)
• Experience with HPC Clusters
• Experience with cfengine policies (writing, modifying, etc.)

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. 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 http://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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