senior operations Systems Engineer ic · Posted May 6, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a senior-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with VMware, Security, Infrastructure as Code, Compliance.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Department
Information Systems Security
Posted
May 6, 2026

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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic classified environment?

 

Do you want to be empowered to take ownership of enterprise active directory domain infrastructure and have a direct impact on the reliability, performance, and security of critically important systems?

 

Are you interested in working with a wide range of technologies, building supervising solutions from the ground up, and helping drive operational excellence across complex infrastructure environments?

 

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), consistently ranked by Computerworld as one of the Top Places to Work in IT.

 

We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to support and secure enterprise systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role is responsible for endpoint management, Active Directory administration, and thorough security compliance aligned with DISA STIGs and RMF requirements. The ideal candidate has deep experience with MECM, strong automation skills, and a consistent record operating in highly regulated environments.

 

As a Senior Windows Systems Administrator, you will...

  • Lead small teams and drive technical initiatives, successfully delivering complex projects with minimal supervision in a mission-critical environment. 
  • Deploy, configure, and sustain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) for enterprise device management in a DoD environment.
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