Senior Linux Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to enhance automation within their expanding Linux footprint. The role involves troubleshooting Linux environments, developing automation using Ansible, and monitoring system security. Must possess a BS degree or 5+ years of relevant experience. Applicants should be eligible to obtain necessary security clearances. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Experience in automated deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Ability to obtain IAT Level II and Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations.
• Contribute to development and automation of provisioning.
• Assist in monitoring systems and security.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Configuration Management

Shell Scripting

Ansible

Troubleshooting

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Atlassian Suite

SolarWinds

Splunk

Job description

Job Description

Do you enjoy solving complicated problems? Are you searching for meaningful work in production research computing? Are you passionate about Linux? Do you like contributing to automation? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking an experienced engineer to help us implement new technologies and automate a growing Linux footprint. Our team is responsible for deploying and maintaining a development environment and high‑performance compute (HPC) cluster. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with new and advanced technologies. You will be joining a team of problem solvers who are committed to scalable solutions in a complex secure setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations, performing root cause analysis, modifying configurations, diagnosing network and storage issues, scripting, and other tasks as needed.
• Contribute to development and automation of provisioning and configuration management using the Atlassian Suite, Cobbler, and Ansible.
• Assist in monitoring systems, antivirus, security and logging using tools such as SolarWinds, Symantec Security Center, and Splunk.
• Work with users to resolve Linux related support tickets.
• Build workstations and servers, applying security controls and creating associated documentation.
• Support the development of solutions for HPC workloads.

Qualifications

• Possess a BS degree (Computer Science preferred) or additional 5 years of experience.
• Have 5+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Experience in automated deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Skilled in configuration management with Ansible and Puppet.
• Proficient in developing shell scripts and task automation.
• Ability to work independently on a wide variety of given tasks.
• Willing and able to work well with end‑users with differing needs and experience.
• Have or are able to obtain a IAT Level II Certification, including but not limited to Security+ CE Certification.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Knowledge of classified computer facility operational procedures and NISPOM, DSS, RMF and/or other DOD security regimes.
• Knowledgeable of scheduler and resource manager SLURM.
• Experience with heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments and data center operations including infrastructure, systems monitoring, and computer clusters of 100+ computers.
• Proven ability and interest in documenting systems and operational procedures.
• Hold an active Secret level security clearance.
• LW‑AB1‑47191.

Benefits

Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually

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 contact [e-mail].