System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $132k

This role $130k

$83k most similar roles pay here $176k

This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $110,000–$153,203 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $132k for comparable roles.

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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 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Administrator

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System Administrator The System Administrator joins the Digital Modernization Sector to provide technical support for the Intelligence Community’s system test and integration lab and production environment. This role involves managing IT infrastructure, performing day-to-day system administration, and providing guidance to junior staff. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper switches and routers, applying OS patches for RHEL and Windows servers, and managing Oracle Servers within a virtual environment involving ESXi hosts and VCenter. The position requires utilizing MicroFocus/OpenText and HP Network Monitoring tools while performing security monitoring, capacity analysis, and automated scripting to improve efficiency. Candidates must navigate complex technical tasks including hardware upgrades, disk partitioning, and backup operations. The role operates within the domain of information management systems, requiring knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework standards, DISA STIGs, and IAVA patch management to ensure system integrity and availability.

Skills

RHEL Windows Server vCenter Oracle Cisco Juniper MicroFocus OpenText HP Network Monitoring Patch Management Risk Management Framework (RMF) DISA STIG IAVA Backup Operations Network Routing System Administration

What you'll do

Troubleshoot and maintain Cisco and Juniper switches and routers.
Perform day-to-day administration, optimization, and troubleshooting for RHEL and Windows server environments.
Manage virtualized infrastructure including ESXi hosts, VM templates, and virtual routers.
Monitor system health, hardware integrity, and application logs using HP Network Monitoring tools.
Execute regular security monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with DISA STIG and IAVA standards.
Manage daily backup operations, data archiving, and recovery procedures for all file systems.
Perform capacity analysis, performance tuning, and hardware upgrades as required.
Develop automated scripts and documentation to improve system administration efficiency.

What we're looking for

Must possess a TS/SCI CI clearance.
Must have 12 years of experience based on the specified education-to-experience conversion scale.
Must comply with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
Ability to troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper switches and routers.
Experience building and operating Linux RHEL, MS Windows Server, Oracle Servers, and virtual environments including ESXi hosts and VCenter.
Understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIG, and IAVA patch management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to use automated tools and scripts for system efficiency.
Excellent writing skills for preparing documentation and technical deliverables.

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