Senior Systems Administrator - Hybrid IT & Automation Lead

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to support KSAS - IT by administering and maintaining Linux and Windows environments, implementing security controls, scripting, and leading department-wide projects.

The role collaborates with Krieger's Senior System Engineer and researchers on campus infrastructure. Responsibilities include design, installation, maintenance, backups, monitoring, incident response, and cost-effective operation while aligning with institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions per institutional policies and best practices.
• Install and configure server hardware and operating systems; ensure system integrity.
• Monitor performance, perform backups, and manage patches and security evaluations.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline administration and reporting.
• Audit user access and maintain security across environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Skills

Automation

Directory Services

Operating Software

Scripting

Systems Analysis

Systems Configuration

Systems Development

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to support KSAS - IT by administering and maintaining Linux and Windows environments, implementing security controls, scripting, and leading department-wide projects.

The role collaborates with Krieger's Senior System Engineer and researchers on campus infrastructure. Responsibilities include design, installation, maintenance, backups, monitoring, incident response, and cost-effective operation while aligning with institutional