Senior Systems Administrator
Leidos
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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $115,081–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $143k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
Anduril Industries currently has 1830 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1614 roles with salary data.
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Senior Systems Administrator, Classified IT will independently manage, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise Windows and Linux systems within classified environments. This role involves administering Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS patch management, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services while ensuring compliance with DISA STIG requirements. The successful candidate will maintain virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V and utilize PowerShell and Bash for automation and data collection. Beyond daily administration, the individual will serve as a technical escalation point, mentor junior staff, and lead system migrations and upgrades. Required expertise includes experience with TCP/IP networking, infrastructure maintenance, and resolving complex issues using diagnostic tools. The role specifically addresses the challenge of maintaining secure, high-availability systems in regulated environments where robust security configurations and proactive troubleshooting are essential for operational success within a defense technology context.
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Median $114700 from 39 postings across 7 companies.
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