Do you love to develop high complex solutions? Are you searching for meaningful work in systemadministration support of Highly Classified networks? Are you passionate about Information Systems SecurityManagement? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our teamat APL. We are seeking a dedicated Systems Administrator tohelp us protect APL's information technology infrastructure. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to IS SecurityManagement and oversight of our Highly Classified information systems insupport of Sponsor/Program needs. You'll join an impressive team of technicalspecialists who are motivated by one common goal. We are passionate aboutsupporting our Program needs. You'll be an active contributor to the safeguardingof all APL's Sponsor network systems. With your help, we will provideinformation assurance, system administration, and systems engineering formainly Windows and some Linux-based systems in multiple highly classifiedfacilities. You'll independently identify and solve technical issues relatingto Information Assurance system hardening (ensuring system availability,integrity, authentication and confidentiality). As a Systems Administrator Your primary responsibility will be to provide system administration, and systems engineering for Windows and Linux-based systems in multiple highly classified facilities You will configure, install, and maintain Windows/Linux computer systems in a stand-alone and networked environment You will participate in developing complex solutions for LAN and WAN environments You will lock down Windows/Linux computers in a mixed environment based upon classified security requirements You will run user accounts for Windows/Linux systems, reset passwords, and perform annual computer recertification Research, diagnose and resolve complex computer system software and hardware issues as they arise Perform and analyze weekly security audits for nonstandard events Implement backup solution and ensure a cohesive disaster recovery plan Provide input to security relevant documentation such as security CONOPS, Security Controls Traceability Matrix's, System Security Plans You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent relevant work experience Have 2 years experience in Windows or Linux systems administration Experience working in a classified computer facility in information, intelligence, or security areas. Current SSBI required. Understanding of computer operating systems, hardware, and software. Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with managers and technical staff. Current DoD 8570 certification (Security or CISSP), or ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification within 6 months of employment required. Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a 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 US citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements ifyou Demonstrable experience working in or directly supporting the Department of Defense or other US government entities desired. Working experience with VMware or other virtualization software. Skilled in Cisco networking equipment. Some practical experience with programming / scripting languages. Working familiarity with Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) or Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) security requirements. 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 cultureof life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthywork/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metroarea. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers. APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by applicable law.