Senior Systems Administrator - Hybrid IT (Linux/Windows)

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University KSAS - IT seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to manage, configure, script, and secure enterprise platforms across Linux, Windows, and related infrastructure.

You will install software, test upgrades, perform patching, and ensure reliable operations aligned with institutional policies. You will lead projects, provide performance monitoring, backup strategies, and incident response, collaborating with the Senior System Engineer and researchers to support computational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three years of related experience.
• Education may substitute for experience as allowed by policy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions meeting institutional policies and guidelines.
• Install and configure server hardware and operating systems; manage backups and recoveries.
• Monitor, patch, and maintain system performance, security, and access controls.
• Develop scripts and automated solutions for routine management tasks.
• Audit user access and generate system performance and capacity reports.
• Collaborate on project teams, communicate risks, and document changes.

Skills

Automation

Directory Services

Operating Software

Scripting

Software Development Life Cycle

Systems Analysis

Systems Configuration

Systems Development

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Johns Hopkins University KSAS - IT seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to manage, configure, script, and secure enterprise platforms across Linux, Windows, and related infrastructure.

You will install software, test upgrades, perform patching, and ensure reliable operations aligned with institutional policies. You will lead projects, provide performance monitoring, backup strategies, and incident response, collaborating with the Senior System Engineer and researchers to support computational and