Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Section Supervisor Classified IT Systems Administration (Senior Tier 3 SME)
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724
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Section Supervisor Classified IT Systems Administration (Senior Tier 3 SME)
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory . This range is provided by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range:
$105,000.00/yr - $265,000.00/yr Description
Are you an accomplished senior systems administrator who also enjoys leading people and services? Do you have deep experience supporting classified environmentsand the desire to guide others while remaining hands on keyboard a lot of the time? If so, we invite you to join our team at APL! We are ranked as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT six years running, and are seeking a Section Supervisor Classified IT Systems Administration who will function as a senior Tier 3/4 hands-on systems administrator and technical lead, with supervisory responsibilitiesleadership, mentoring, and service managementembedded in daily technical work. This blended role requires deep technical expertise and broad leadership to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative IT solutions for critically important programs. In This Role, You Will
Act as the senior Tier 3/4 point of contact for complex system administration issues related to virtualization platforms, HPC clusters, cross domain integrations, and multi-site secure networks. Build, implement, and maintain robust technical solutions that meet or exceed regulatory security standards. Lead technical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and remediation of critical incidents, ensuring high availability and performance. Automate build, configuration, and compliance activities using scripting or infrastructure as code where practical. Develop and maintain detailed user documentation, runbooks, and lifecycle plans. Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of systems administrators, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Manage staff alignment to work, maintaining positive quality of life to work ratios and hiring when necessary. Apply ITIL aligned service management and sound project management practices to prioritize work, manage backlogs, and meet service level objectives. Coordinate technology roadmaps and major upgrades, balancing operational risk with mission needs. Communicate complex technical and service information to sponsors, users, and senior leadership in clear, actionable terms. Champion continuous improvementencouraging innovation, acknowledging noble failures, and refining processes based on lessons learned. Qualifications
You will meet our minimum qualifications if you: Hold a BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Possess 5+ years of senior level system administration experience in classified environments. Have experience applying ITIL or project management methodologies within IT operations. Demonstrate effective leadership and mentoring skills. Hold (or can obtain) an IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE). Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain an SCI. 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. You Will Exceed Our Minimum Qualifications If You
Bring 8+ years system administration experience and 5+ years leading technical teams. Hold advanced certifications such as ITIL 4 Managing Professional, ITIL v3 Expert, or PMI PMP. Have deep expertise with DevSecOps pipelines, large hybrid Windows/Linux enclaves, or HPC environments of 100+ nodes. Demonstrate proven success managing IT compliance with complex regulatory requirements. Have guided multi-phase IT infrastructure projects from conception through operational hand off. About Us
Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nations most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. We celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APLs campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Compensation notes
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APLs good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate:
$105,000 Annually Maximum Rate:
$265,000 Annually Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management Industries: Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory by 2x Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Section Supervisor Classified IT Systems Administration (Senior Tier 3 SME)
role at
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory . This range is provided by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range:
$105,000.00/yr - $265,000.00/yr Description
Are you an accomplished senior systems administrator who also enjoys leading people and services? Do you have deep experience supporting classified environmentsand the desire to guide others while remaining hands on keyboard a lot of the time? If so, we invite you to join our team at APL! We are ranked as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT six years running, and are seeking a Section Supervisor Classified IT Systems Administration who will function as a senior Tier 3/4 hands-on systems administrator and technical lead, with supervisory responsibilitiesleadership, mentoring, and service managementembedded in daily technical work. This blended role requires deep technical expertise and broad leadership to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative IT solutions for critically important programs. In This Role, You Will
Act as the senior Tier 3/4 point of contact for complex system administration issues related to virtualization platforms, HPC clusters, cross domain integrations, and multi-site secure networks. Build, implement, and maintain robust technical solutions that meet or exceed regulatory security standards. Lead technical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and remediation of critical incidents, ensuring high availability and performance. Automate build, configuration, and compliance activities using scripting or infrastructure as code where practical. Develop and maintain detailed user documentation, runbooks, and lifecycle plans. Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of systems administrators, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Manage staff alignment to work, maintaining positive quality of life to work ratios and hiring when necessary. Apply ITIL aligned service management and sound project management practices to prioritize work, manage backlogs, and meet service level objectives. Coordinate technology roadmaps and major upgrades, balancing operational risk with mission needs. Communicate complex technical and service information to sponsors, users, and senior leadership in clear, actionable terms. Champion continuous improvementencouraging innovation, acknowledging noble failures, and refining processes based on lessons learned. Qualifications
You will meet our minimum qualifications if you: Hold a BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Possess 5+ years of senior level system administration experience in classified environments. Have experience applying ITIL or project management methodologies within IT operations. Demonstrate effective leadership and mentoring skills. Hold (or can obtain) an IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE). Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain an SCI. 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. You Will Exceed Our Minimum Qualifications If You
Bring 8+ years system administration experience and 5+ years leading technical teams. Hold advanced certifications such as ITIL 4 Managing Professional, ITIL v3 Expert, or PMI PMP. Have deep expertise with DevSecOps pipelines, large hybrid Windows/Linux enclaves, or HPC environments of 100+ nodes. Demonstrate proven success managing IT compliance with complex regulatory requirements. Have guided multi-phase IT infrastructure projects from conception through operational hand off. About Us
Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nations most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. We celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APLs campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Compensation notes
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APLs good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate:
$105,000 Annually Maximum Rate:
$265,000 Annually Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management Industries: Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory by 2x Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr