Journeyman System Administrator

Leidos

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9613 Alexandria Va Non-Specific Customer Site, US Posted 10 days ago $73,450–$132,775 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a Journeyman System Administrator to join their team supporting the delivery and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for multiple DoD organizations. This role involves system administration and maintenance, including installation, configuration, and monitoring of operating systems and applications, as well as executing patch management activities to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements. The administrator will collaborate closely with infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity, and engineering teams, participating in SAFe ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with relevant experience, DoD 8570/8140 certification, and expertise in system administration for enterprise environments using Linux and Windows Server. Preferred skills encompass familiarity with cloud platforms, scripting languages like Bash or Python, and Agile methodologies.

Skills

Linux Windows Server Bash Python AWS Azure GCP CI/CD DevSecOps Agile SAFe

What you'll do

  • Perform system administration and maintenance to ensure availability and performance.
  • Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and applications.
  • Execute patch management activities for DoD cybersecurity compliance.
  • Monitor system performance and logs to identify and resolve issues.
  • Assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.

What we're looking for

  • 4-8 years of experience in system administration or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
  • Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (e.g., Security+, Network+).
  • Experience with operating systems like Linux and Windows Server.
  • Proficiency in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration management.
  • Knowledge of patching, updates, and system maintenance activities.

Market check

Salary context

This $73,450–$132,775 range sits above 11% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$121,350–$202,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$130,795–$202,325

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 199 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 187 roles with salary data.

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