Classified Windows Systems Administrator

Do you enjoy solving complex Windows problems?

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

We are seeking a dynamic team leader to help us drive efficiency, process improvement, and technologically capable solutions in complex and challenging classified IT environments. Our team is responsible for the vital mission of deploying and maintaining Multi-IS Plans Windows Infrastructure and high performance computing (HPC) environments in support of classified computing for the Air and Missile Defense Sector.

As a leader in our Windows team, you will have the opportunity to work with and guide hardworking team members in implementing new and advanced technologies. You will be joining a team of creative problem solvers who are committed to scalable solutions in a complex secure environment.

As a Windows System Administrator you will...

• be responsible for the effective and efficient utilization of the Windows team to meet sector needs
• prioritize and manage workloads
• be a project leader for a diverse array technical work
• propose novel strategies to a wide variety of given tasks
• ensure compliance requirements are being met
• collaborate extensively with users and team members
• be instrumental in creating a culture of constant improvement

• Possess a BS degree (Computer Science preferred) or additional 5 years' experience.
• Have 3+ years' of related IT experience, including systems administration experience.
• Are experienced in communicating with all levels of staff and clients.
• Have or are able to obtain an IAT Level II Certification including though not limited to Security+ CE Certification.
• Are willing to work a significant portion of the time in a closed area.
• Hold or are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you ...

• Have knowledge of classified computer facility operational procedures and NISPOM, DCSA, RMF and/or other DOD security regimes.
• Have experience with heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments and data center operations including infrastructure, systems monitoring, and computer clusters of 100+ computers.
• Are familiar with DevOps practices and implementation
• Have demonstrable large scale project management skills

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 lifelong 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.

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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.