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Leidos

System Administrator

Leidos, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Position Summary In this role, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and enhancing the digital modernization architecture of Leidos’ Cyber Infrastructure Services (CIS) team. You will work onsite in Huntsville, AL, ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements and guaranteeing continuity of operations. Your work will support the mission of protecting classified data and maintaining secure, reliable systems.

What We Value We value a positive attitude, adaptability to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. The ideal candidate is a reliable troubleshooter, adept at handling multiple priorities, and proficiently supports end‑users in a self‑managed, customer‑focused environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and network devices

Embrace new technologies to meet evolving requirements

Contribute to system design, hardware/software implementation, and overall infrastructure support

Document system configurations and baselines

Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space

Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper‑V, VMWare vSphere and ESXi

Handle ticket load and prioritization of daily on‑site support and troubleshooting

Work on multiple projects as a team member or project lead when required

Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand‑alone environment

Ensure proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials

Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on servers and workstations

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; 0–2 years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)

DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interface effectively with security agencies, customers, and management

Experience managing multiple networks in a dynamic, demanding environment

Familiarity with Risk Management Framework requirements for Windows and Linux systems

Active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain Top‑Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Linux systems

Previous experience in a classified collateral environment, SAP, SCI, or similar

System administration experience in an organization of similar size

Understanding of network concepts and Type 1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE)

Knowledge of secure configuration of network equipment (switches, firewalls)

Pay Range $50,050.00 – $90,475.00

Location Huntsville, AL

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

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