System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MDLangley, VA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $105,000–$144,194 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $125k 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 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 · System Administrator

The System Administrator will join the team to manage LAN/WAN and maintain critical network operations. The role involves designing and monitoring systems across a complex enterprise, installing and configuring servers, software, and domain services, and troubleshooting advanced issues with network administrators. Key responsibilities include planning hardware and OS deployments, managing accounts and access, enforcing security controls, and ensuring system availability and integrity. The candidate must utilize VMware, Windows Server, GPOs, DHCP/DNS/AD, SAN storage, and Linux. Required skills include IT security fundamentals and a Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification. The position addresses the technical challenge of maintaining configuration management, upgrades, and fixes while providing technical input for special projects to ensure the security and performance of the enterprise infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Manage LAN/WAN networks and ensure the continuous operation of critical enterprise systems.
  • Install, configure, and maintain servers, software, and domain services including AD, DHCP, and DNS.
  • Design and monitor complex system architectures while enforcing security controls and access management.
  • Troubleshoot advanced network and system performance issues to ensure high availability and integrity.
  • Map data flows and system interdependencies across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS enclaves.
  • Evaluate cyberspace posture to identify resource gaps and quantify mission risks for leadership.
  • Lead periodic compliance reviews and maintain configuration management for all hardware and applications.
  • Engineer secure architectures for R&D, security accreditation, and system sustainment.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a current TS/SCI security clearance and be able to pass a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 8-10 years of related experience.
  • Additional years of related experience or advanced certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must hold a Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II (or higher) certification.
  • Strong System Administration background including VMware, Windows Server, GPOs, DHCP/DNS/AD, and SAN storage.
  • Linux knowledge and IT security fundamentals.
  • Experience with Cyber-analysis or system-admin experience within the last two years.
  • Proven ability to operate on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS domains within the IC.

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