Description

　　Are you interested in unleashing your passion for IT and play a pivotal role in securing our organization's technological infrastructure to DoD and IC standards?

　　We are seeking a vibrant Senior Systems Administrator with a high level of virtualization engineering experience to fortify APL's information technology infrastructure.

　　Ranked among Computerworld 's Top Places to Work in IT for 5 consecutive years, APL opens the door for you to make a difference! On this remarkable team, contribute to IS Security Management and safeguard our Highly Classified information systems. In doing so, you'll address the unique needs of our Sponsors/Programs.

　　Experience a world where everyone is passionate about backing our Program needs.

　　As a Systems Administrator, the following tasks await you:

　　Provide unparalleled system administration (OS's, Virtualization, HPC, NetAPP) for computer systems in highly classified facilities.Expertly configure, install, and maintain computer systems in stand-alone or networked environments.Craft complex solutions for LAN and WAN environments.Design, implement, and optimize virtualization solutions using platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, ensuring efficient resource allocation, high availability, and seamless scalability to meet organizational needs.Manage user accounts, including resetting passwords and conducting annual computer recertification.Diagnose and resolve intricate software and hardware issues promptly.Give valuable inputs to security relevant documentation such as configuration documentation, security CONOPS, Security Controls Traceability Matrix 's, and System Security Plans.Implement and monitor the organization's cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with governmental and company requirements.Perform system backups and recovery, securing data to ensure its integrity, reliability, and availability, as applicable.Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and implement patch management to remediate identified vulnerabilities.Maintain operational security posture for information systems or programs to ensure business continuity.Install, modify, and maintain systems and utility software on server computer systems, in compliance with best practices and cybersecurity guidelines.Identify, analyze, and remediate potential security weaknesses, and recommend improvements to enhance system resilience.Integrate security measures into communication protocols, data structures, and software architecture, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.Develop and implement business continuity and disaster recovery protocols, conduct testing to validate their effectiveness, and modify procedures as necessary.Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the latest threats, vulnerabilities, mitigation, and industry best practices.Qualifications

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

　　A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent professional experienceCertified and have configured virtualization for complex situationsExperience with PKI, RSA, Windows certificate services, Linux Certificate ManagementHands-on experience in configuring, troubleshooting, administering/maintaining classified computer networks.Built and maintained Active Directory environments or Linux user access management experienceConfigured Operating Systems, applications, and user settings through Group PolicyExperience with security tools (ACAS, Splunk, Ivanti, MacAfee, etc.)Applied STIGs to operating systems and applicationsTroubleshot operating systems and applicationsExperience with WSUSExceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with managers and technical staffCurrent SSBI required Current DoD 8570 certification (Security+, SSCP, or CISSP-ISSE)

　　Are able to obtain Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

　　A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent professional experience.Certified and have configured virtualization for complex situationsNetApp or SAN experience.Experience manually building physical systems.Configured managed switches.Experience with endpoint protection applications.Practical experience with programming / scripting languages.Working familiarity with Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) or Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) security requirements.Experience with HP Secure Print.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.

　　About Us

　　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 [email protected]. 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.