Senior Systems Administrator

Do you love solving problems with computer hardware and software?

Are you searching for impactful work in Information Technology?

Are you passionate about learning the latest in computing trends and tools?

Do you like contributing to system architecture and design?

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

As a Sr. Systems Administrator...

• Your main responsibility will be the maintenance and administration of a high availability environment.
• You will provide leadership in transitioning technical operations from traditional administration and deployment management to infrastructure, demonstrating automation and configuration management technologies.
• You will maintain the technical security posture of computers in a mixed operating system environment based upon information security requirements and data classifications.
• You will engineer, architect, and operate high performance computing infrastructure facilitating generative Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other scientific research.
• You will engage with a group of collaborators including other System Administrators, Information Assurance officers, researchers, and project leadership to deliver mission critical solutions.

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

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of sophisticated management of Linux system administration and engineering, including Red Hat and Ubuntu
• 10+ years of demonstrable experience with Enterprise virtualization infrastructure such VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox or similar platforms
• Are skilled in organization and effective communication with managers and technical staff
• Experience directly supporting the Department of Defense or other U.S. government entities
• Advanced technical skills and experience in networking technologies and protocols (ex. FTP, SSH, SMTP, DNS, HTTP/S, DHCP, syslog)
• Ability to work in a close-knit, small technical team
• Ability to plan substantial, long-term projects and rapidly respond to changing requirements and priorities.
• Have a current DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP), or ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification within 6 months of employment.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security 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 have...

• Red Hat administration certifications (RHCSA, RHCE etc)
• Experience with HPC management tools such as Slurm, Bright Cluster, Run.ai or similar applications
• Skills with Puppet, Ansible, Salt, bash scripting, python or other automation tools
• Have developed real-time dashboards using Splunk for data visualization and infrastructure monitoring.
• Previous experience supporting Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning research and infrastructure
• Experience supporting Windows clients, servers, and Active Directory
• Experience managing data center faciltiies and server hardware

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 of perspectives 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 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 contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.