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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Classified Windows Systems Administrator - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Clusters, Cyber Security, Data Centers, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Linux System Administration, Software Vulnerability Management, High Performance Computing, Information Technology, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9161541/classified-windows-systems-administrator ## About the Role * Have a BS degree (Computer Science preferred) or equivalent years of relevant professional experience. * Have 3+ years' of related IT experience, including systems administration experience. * Are experienced in communicating with all levels of staff and clients. * Have or are able to obtain an IAT Level II Certification including though not limited to Security+ CE Certification. * Are willing to work a significant portion of the time in a closed area. * Hold or are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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. You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you ... * Have knowledge of classified computer facility operational procedures and NISPOM, DCSA, RMF and/or other DOD security regimes. * Have experience with heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments and data center operations including infrastructure, systems monitoring, and computer clusters of 100+ computers. * Are familiar with DevOps practices and implementation. * Have demonstrable large scale project management skills. ## Description We are seeking a dynamic team leader to help us drive efficiency, process improvement, and technologically capable solutions in complex and challenging classified IT environments. Our team is responsible for the vital mission of deploying and maintaining Multi-IS Plans Windows Infrastructure and high performance computing (HPC) environments in support of classified computing for the Air and Missile Defense Sector. As a leader in our Windows team, you will have the opportunity to work with and guide hardworking team members in implementing new and advanced technologies. You will be joining a team of creative problem solvers who are committed to scalable solutions in a complex secure environment. As a Windows System Administrator you will... * be responsible for the effective and efficient utilization of the Windows team to meet sector needs * prioritize and manage workloads * be a project leader for a large array of technical work * propose novel strategies to a wide variety of given tasks * ensure compliance requirements are being met * collaborate extensively with users and team members * be instrumental in creating a culture of constant improvement * Analyze and resolve complex technical, operational, issues affecting critical systems. * Implement and oversee security controls, vulnerability management activities, compliance initiatives, and system hardening efforts. * Evaluate risks and determine appropriate mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. * Develop automation solutions, operational improvements, and technical standards to increase efficiency and reliability. * Lead root-cause analysis activities and recommend long-term corrective actions for recurring issues. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and implementation guidance. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve organizational capabilities. * Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)