CAEG Systems Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Des Moines, WA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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TL;DR · CAEG Systems Administrator

The CAEG Systems Administrator provides specialized technical support and administrative oversight for the FAA’s Regional Service Areas. This role focuses on maintaining high availability for mission-critical engineering assets, specifically the Computer-Aided Engineering Graphics platform used by the Air Traffic Organization. Key responsibilities include monitoring Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments, tuning Storage Area Networks for data throughput, and managing Autodesk and Bentley licensing. The administrator will also oversee ProjectWise Integration Servers, Electronic Data Management Systems, and Active Directory objects while executing disaster recovery plans in a NetApp environment. Required skills include experience with Autodesk Vault, AutoCAD, Revit, and ReCap. This position ensures the safety and integrity of the National Airspace System by resolving complex hardware bottlenecks and maintaining strict cybersecurity compliance.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and tune Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments to ensure 99.9% uptime.
  • Optimize Storage Area Networks (SAN) to improve data throughput for large engineering files.
  • Administer Autodesk and Bentley licensing servers and manage the ProjectWise Integration Server.
  • Manage Active Directory objects and execute security patching to meet FAA compliance timelines.
  • Perform daily database replication and execute annual disaster recovery tests in a NetApp environment.
  • Provide Tier 3 technical support and mentorship for complex CAD/CAE system failures.
  • Generate capacity planning reports and weekly uptime metrics for regional engineering platforms.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Must have hands-on experience as a System Administrator for Bentley ProjectWise.
  • Must have hands-on experience as a System Administrator for Autodesk Vault.
  • Must have technical experience working with Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk ReCap.
  • Must have knowledge of IT principles including SAN/NetApp storage, Windows, Unix, and Linux OS administration.
  • Must have the ability to pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain an FAA Suitability / Public Trust clearance.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills for technical documentation and user mentorship.
  • Prior experience supporting IT/engineering infrastructure within the FAA, DoD, or other government aviation/defense environments (preferred).

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