Senior Systems Administrator — Hybrid IT, Automation & Security

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to support KSAS IT with Linux servers and clusters, coordinating design, installation, configuration, scripting, maintenance, and security across department platforms.

The role emphasizes project leadership and collaboration with researchers and the Senior System Engineer. The position requires strong skills in automation, scripting, and system integration, with adherence to institutional policies and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; related experience also considered.
• Three years of related IT experience requested.
• Ability to substitute education for experience under policy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions per policies and best practices.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and OS environments.
• Develop scripts to automate system management and reporting.
• Monitor performance, security, backups, and incident response.
• Lead projects and collaborate with researchers and IT teams.
• Document systems designs, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Automation

Directory Services

Operating Software

Scripting

SDLC

Systems Analysis

Systems Configuration

Systems Development

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JAMF Pro

Microsoft SCCM

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to support KSAS IT with Linux servers and clusters, coordinating design, installation, configuration, scripting, maintenance, and security across department platforms.

The role emphasizes project leadership and collaboration with researchers and the Senior System Engineer. The position requires strong skills in automation, scripting, and system integration, with adherence to institutional policies and performance monitoring.