Principal Systems Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VABethesda, MD
Salary
$116,350–$210,325 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $163k
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This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$208,800 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Systems Administrator

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The Principal Systems Administrator joins the Intel Sector's Solutions Analysis Business Area to support the design, development, and deployment of products and tools for a dynamic customer enterprise. Working within a team environment, this individual performs system administration tasks to meet mission needs and coordination requirements. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining scalable technology solutions, creating technical documentation like flowcharts and manuals, and performing automation tasks through scripting. The role requires rotating between O&M and DevOps roles using Agile methodology. Necessary technical skills include Windows 2012/2016, Active Directory, DNS, and Windows PowerShell. Candidates must also possess experience with server patch management, hardening Windows environments, and using Jira and Confluence. The work involves solving complex multi-domain systems issues within Security Engineering and Signals Intelligence domains.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Active Directory DNS PowerShell Agile Scripting Automation Jira Confluence Patch Management Security Engineering Dev Ops System Administration

What you'll do

  • Design, build, test, and maintain scalable technology solutions to meet mission needs.
  • Create technical documentation including flowcharts, diagrams, and manuals.
  • Use Agile methodology to document requirements and support efficient solution implementation.
  • Perform automation tasks through scripting and testing.
  • Rotate between O&M and DevOps roles as required by Agile processes.
  • Resolve highly complex multi-domain systems issues.
  • Operate and maintain systems in Windows environments.
  • Evaluate alternatives based on cost, risk, and supportability for total systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
  • Must have in-depth experience with Windows 2012/2016.
  • Must have significant experience with Active Directory and DNS.
  • Must have significant experience with hardening Windows environments.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with scripting and automation.
  • Must have significant experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Must have experience with server patch management methodologies.

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