Job Description

Join our dynamic team if you have a passion for revolutionizing information technology and upholding the highest security standards set by the DoD and IC.

Are you ready to take on a role where your knowledge, skills, and experience directly influence organizational excellence?

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

At APL, we are not only recognized as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT, but we have also proudly maintained this ranking for 6 consecutive years. In our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation, we are now seeking a dedicated and skilled Systems Administrator with Linux Experience to join our Highly Classified IT Service Delivery Team.

If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a leading IT environment, we invite you to be part of our award-winning team. Your expertise and passion in Linux system administration will be pivotal in advancing our organization's technological infrastructure.

Join us at APL, where your skills will contribute to groundbreaking projects and where every team member is a key player in our success. You will support Information System Security Management and oversight of our Highly Classified information systems in support of Sponsor/Program needs.

You 'll join an impressive team of technical specialists who are motivated by one common goal. We are passionate about supporting our Program needs. You 'll be an active contributor to the safeguarding of all APL 's Sponsor network systems and enable their support to our sponsors.

With your help, we will provide information assurance, system administration, and systems engineering for mainly Linux-based systems and other technologies in multiple highly classified facilities. You 'll independently identify and solve technical issues relating to Information Assurance system hardening (ensuring system availability, integrity, authentication and confidentiality).

As a Linux Systems Administrator you will...

• Be responsible for the comprehensive management and maintenance of Linux-based systems being pivotal in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing those sytems, ensuring they meet our high standards and align with our organizational goals
• Manage and maintain Linux systems in highly classified facilities, ensuring system security and reliability.
• Participate in technical engineering and systems planning identifying technical solutions that meet our customer’s needs.
• Implement and be responsible for Linux system configurations, installations, and routine maintenance in both stand-alone and networked environments.
• Develop and implement solutions for sophisticated network (LAN and WAN) environments.
• Apply security configurations and compliance measures to Linux systems as per classified security requirements.
• Run system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex system software and hardware issues.
• Contribute to security documentation such as configuration guides, security CONOPS, Security Controls Traceability Matrices, and System Security Plans.
• Engage in continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies and practices.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure the security and efficiency of Linux-based systems.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
• Plan, implement, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures

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

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Profound knowledge and hands-on experience in Linux system administration, including security configurations and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with network architectures and related security principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex system configurations.
• Experience applying STIGS and security configurations to systems.
• Comprehensive expertise in system management tools ensuring robust and secure network and identity configurations.
• Proficient in a variety of software and security solutions such as Apache/Tomcat, Splunk, Syslog-ng, Puppet Enterprise, Ansible, and GitLab, demonstrating strong capabilities in web services, data analytics, automated system management, and version control.
• Experienced in advanced security and network optimization tools including showcasing a deep understanding of vulnerability assessment, secure password management, and network planning.
• Superb communication skills, capable of collaborating with technical and management teams.
• Have a DoD 8570/8140 certification (Security+ or CISSP).
• Active Top Secret security clearance, with the potential to obtain TS/SCI level clearance. U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

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

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of additional system administration areas, such as SAN or NetApp.
• Experience manually building physical systems.
• Experience in endpoint protection and managed switch configurations.
• Some practical experience with programming / scripting languages.
• Working familiarity with Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) or Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) security requirements.

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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