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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 days ago
Systems Administrator Advanced 1
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Provide unparalleled system administration (OS's, Servers, Virtualization, HPC, NetAPP) for computer systems in SAR and SCI facilities.
Expertly configure, install, and maintain computer systems in stand-alone or networked environments.
Implement complex solutions for LAN and WAN environments.
Maintain physical and virtualized solutions ensuring efficient resource allocation, high availability, security compliance, 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, 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 standard methodologies 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 strategies, and industry best practices.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or 6 years of equivalent professional experience
Experience with PKI, RSA, Windows certificate services or Linux Certificate Management
Hands-on experience in configuring, fixing, administering/maintaining classified computer networks
Built and maintained Active Directory environments or Linux user access management experience
Configured Operating Systems, applications, and user settings through Group Policy
Experience installing, maintaining and operating security tools (ACAS, Splunk, Ivanti, McAfee, etc.)
Have applied Security Technical Implementation Guide Rules (STIGs) to operating systems, technologies, and applications
Experience troubleshooting operating systems and applications
Experience with WSUS or a patch deployment system
Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with managers and technical staff
Current SSBI required
Current DoD 8570 certification (Security+, SSCP, or CISSP-ISSE)
Have a 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.
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or 12 years of equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated expertise in advanced systems administration and networking, including VLANs, VPNs, and load balancing
Extensive experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible)
Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with advanced configuration management tools
In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level systems and applications
Proven experience in developing and implementing automation strategies
Strong project management skills, including leading IT projects
Experience with enterprise security frameworks and protocols
Hands-on experience with business continuity and disaster recovery planning and implementation
Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends
Benefits
Education Assistance Program
Retirement Contributions
Work/Life Balance
Company
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit, university-affiliated research center (UARC) that solves complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation.
5,001-10,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-01-17Grant· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Alice Bowman
Mission Operations Manager
Ashutosh Dutta
Senior Scientist, Chief 5G Strategist, Lawrence R. Hafstad Sabbatical Fellow, Professor at JHU
Recent News
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