System Administrator (SA)/IT

About the role

Leidos is seeking a motivated System Administrator (SA) to join a diverse team committed to the sustainment of critical U.S. Army systems. The SA will support the Task Force 2200 (TF2200) program and report to the TF2200 Operations Support Manager. The SA will maintain and sustain all components of Microsoft Windows based networks, which may contain Linux components such as data processing clusters, network storage devices, authentication servers, and workstations.

This position requires ingenuity, critical thinking, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. The candidate will establish positive working relationships with team members and users, interact with customers daily, and help them meet goals while working within Government regulations to maintain compliance and a strong security posture. The SA will focus on implementation, documentation, and sustainment of IT infrastructure and business systems, ensuring systems meet service level agreements and assisting with planning and implementing upgrades. The candidate must ensure system architecture is compatible with existing systems and compliant with policies, procedures, and standards. They will learn relevant technical details and domain knowledge, synthesize this into effective IT architecture, and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to extract requirements and implement infrastructure components.

The candidate must be motivated, team-oriented, capable of independent work, and take pride in delivering high-quality products and services. They must be comfortable learning and researching to stay current in IT and to interpret broad system specifications and requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing tiers 1 and 2 of customer support, consisting of hardware and software
• Applying cybersecurity principles and DoD/Army requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation of systems operating in a tactical environment
• Compliance with the security assessment and authorization process (Risk Management Framework)
• Compliance with the experience, training, and certification requirements IAW DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II or III within six months of hire date (transitioning to DoD 8140)
• Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting a diverse customer base comprised of engineers, analysts, developers, and specialists

Basic Qualifications

• A relevant BS degree from an accredited institution in Information Systems, Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another Information Technology related engineering program
• BS degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• 5 years of direct relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of a BS degree
• U.S. citizenship and residency in the Colorado Springs, CO, area or willingness to relocate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a Security + CE certification within the first 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Windows 10
• DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)
• Current Security + CE
• Current Network +

Pay Range

$69,550.00 – $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.