Lead Windows Systems Administrator — Classified IT & HPC

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an ambitious Windows System Administrator to lead a Windows team in a security-focused, classified IT environment in Laurel, MD. You will deploy and maintain Windows infrastructure and HPC environments to support critical defense missions.

You will guide a team, drive process improvements, and implement automation and security controls while collaborating with users and staff to meet sector needs. A U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent years of relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years' IT experience including systems administration.
• IAT Level II Certification including Security+ CE.
• Ability to work in a closed area and obtain security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for effective utilization of the Windows team to meet sector needs.
• Prioritize and manage workloads.
• Lead a large array of technical work projects.
• Propose novel strategies to a wide variety of tasks.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with users and team members.
• Foster a culture of constant improvement.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical, operational issues affecting critical systems.
• Implement and oversee security controls and vulnerability management.
• Develop automation solutions and technical standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Windows administration

Team leadership

Project leadership

Security controls

Automation development

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an ambitious Windows System Administrator to lead a Windows team in a security-focused, classified IT environment in Laurel, MD. You will deploy and maintain Windows infrastructure and HPC environments to support critical defense missions.

You will guide a team, drive process improvements, and implement automation and security controls while collaborating with users and staff to meet sector needs. A U.S.