Job Description

Do you want a job that 's challenging and rewarding?

Are you looking to solve complex technical problems?

If so, we would love for you to join our team!

We are seeking a talented System Administrator to help us build and maintain Information Systems in support of new and existing DoD programs. You'll be joining a hardworking team of System Administrators within the Advanced Concepts and Warfighter Engagement group.

As a team member you will:

• Work closely with the Information Assurance team to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. . Determine necessary computer and software configurations for compliance with security requirements. Provide technical guidance on the mitigation of identified system vulnerability. Prepare for and support periodic security inspections. (30%)
• Monitor Systems to ensure proper operation and respond to user help requests. Work with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues. Establish new user accounts and provide technical briefings to new users. Support facility and resident classified and unclassified IT needs. (30%)
• Build and configure new Windows and Linux systems and upgrade existing servers and workstations. Plan and execute software maintenance and upgrade tasks for servers, workstation and network software. (20%)
• Participate in the planning of facility, computer hardware, and software upgrades (including purchases) in order to support existing and emerging user needs. Work with users to gather system requirements. (10%)
• Maintain and upgrade network hardware and software to ensure computer systems properly interface with internal and external networks. Provide backup support for Facility System Administrators. (10%)

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

• Have a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related degree. 5 years of relevant professional work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Have 1+ years of experience working with DoD Information Systems. Experience should include planning, building, deploying, operating, and troubleshooting Linux and/or Windows workstations and servers.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Windows Active Directory, Puppet, Linux Command line, Samba, TCP/IP protocols, Storage Area Networks.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Hold an active Secret security clearance with the ability to ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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.
• Meet DoD 8570 certification requirements or obtain certification within 3 months of offer.
• 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 a M.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related degree.
• Have demonstrated experience working with the following operating systems: Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5,6 and 7.
• Experience with security auditing and configuration management tools
• Possess MSCA, RHCE, CCNA or other relevant certifications
• Are willing and able to travel to remote field locations in support test events (less than 5%)
• Possess current TS/SCI clearance

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. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and 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, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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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