Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware.
• Management of systems infrastructures.
• Implementing best practices to Identify and recommend system functional specifications.
• Configuration of physical and virtual systems.
• Backup and recovery of IT infrastructure.
• Support duties may include updating and supporting systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space.
• Implementing critical patches.
• Reviewing systems performance logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.
• Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple area or disciplines.
• Employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems in order to achieve functional objectives.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance is required to be considered.
• Must be willing/able to obtain a TS/SCI w/polygraph.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Typical Education & Experience: Typically requires BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with DISA STIGs.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus.
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft operating systems to deploy, manage, and support applications and services, ensuring system reliability and user productivity.
• Ability to administer Active Directory (AD) to manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across the network.
• Experience in automating IT tasks and processes using Microsoft PowerShell scripting to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Experience in overseeing security measures to protect organization from possible threats. Identify security requirements and risks and develop mitigation policies.
• Experience in managing server infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security of organizational systems and applications.
• Experience in managing and configuring IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of services, while troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
• Experience in creating and enhancing systems to meet organizational requirements and specifications while ensuring compatibility and compliance.
• Experience in managing complex systems throughout their life cycles and integrating various components, subsystems, or processes.
• Experience in providing technical assistance for related issues, ensuring timely resolution of problems, and maintaining optimal system performance and user satisfaction.
• Experience in identifying and resolving technical issues that arise within a complex system or network infrastructure.
• Experience in implementing and managing virtual environments to optimize resource utilization, enhance scalability, and ensure system reliability.

Skills

• Experience with AWS Certified Cloud Practioner.
• CompTIA A+.

Benefits

• Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.

About the Role

Leidos has an opening for a Systems Administrator in Reston, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.
• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.