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Leidos

Senior System Administrator

Leidos, Corridor North, Maryland, United States

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Overview

Mid/Sr System Administrator Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a System Administrator in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our team focuses on Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Leidos offers competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more. Join us and make a difference in National Security.

Job Summary The selected individual will be responsible for maintaining system administration support activities for a large complex network environment with geographically distributed systems. The position entails supporting solutions for system engineering requests that meet operational needs as well as upgrading and maintaining capabilities. The selected candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple air-gapped systems which have individual domains and supporting infrastructure, and with maintaining a complex IT environment with multiple logins and associated supporting storage and network infrastructure. The role requires an energetic, focused, and driven individual who can adapt well to a changing environment. The selected candidate must possess strong system administration and troubleshooting skills and must adapt quickly in working with the team to undertake various system administration network-centric tasking.

Responsibilities

Administration of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information. Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations. Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues. Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re-work solutions. Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure clear, concise, and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution. Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 12 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree. Experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers, testers, engineers, etc.). Proficiency with Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2019, and Active Directory. Experience with Linux and Microsoft-based servers and workstations. Experience with Windows 2019. Experience with OS and Application Hardening in DISA, Best Practices, and High Assurance environments. Experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions. Experience with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus. Experience with Red Hat 7 and 8, and VMware. Experience with Apache Tomcat, IIS, and/or SQL Server. Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification. Solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards. Experience with Network Security Technologies (e.g., Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, and Vulnerability Assessment). Experience with High Assurance platforms and application integration testing methods. Experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware. Experience with disk arrays, PowerShell and PowerCLI, KVMs. Knowledge of PKI systems using HSMs and NTP synchronization. Experience optimizing system operations. Solid understanding of information security principles and practices. Experience with or familiarity with software and security architectures. Familiarity with Windows/Linux operating systems, VMware, and Networking: Switches, Routers, LANs, and cabling. Willingness to support occasional day or short-duration travel, if needed. Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with SQL Server desired.

At Leidos, opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

Pay Range: $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

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