System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 3 days ago

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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $105,385–$147,275 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $126k 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 437 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 351 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Administrator

JOB TITLE: System Administrator The System Administrator joins the Corporate Information Security Office within the Digital sector to support classified IT operations across a geographically distributed wide-area network. This role involves providing hands-on technical support for day-to-day WAN operations, troubleshooting routine issues, and maintaining security controls for entire systems or programs. Key responsibilities include managing Windows 11, Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware vSphere environments, alongside supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu workstations. The position requires implementing hardening, managing account access, and performing routine backups. Candidates must utilize Jira for issue tracking while coordinating with remote IT personnel. Essential skills include experience with DNS, Group Policy, and the Risk Management Framework. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining secure, reliable connectivity and infrastructure across multiple nationwide locations.

What you'll do

  • Administer Windows 11, Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware vSphere environments including virtual machines and host management.
  • Manage account access, Group Policy, patching, and routine backup and recovery operations.
  • Implement security hardening, remediation, and encryption tasks in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
  • Provide technical support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu workstations and servers.
  • Troubleshoot server, storage, backup, and connectivity issues across a geographically distributed wide-area network.
  • Track and resolve technical issues using Jira while following established change management workflows.
  • Support server deployments, recovery testing, and virtualization migrations to Hyper-V or other platforms.
  • Maintain runbooks, configuration records, and troubleshooting notes to improve repeatable processes and team knowledge.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of experience or equivalent relevant industry-standard certifications and experience.
  • Active, final Secret clearance and current DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+.
  • Hands-on Windows workstation and server administration with strong Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and permissions knowledge.
  • Hands-on experience administering VMware and vSphere in an enterprise environment, including virtual machines, hosts, and routine troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on Linux experience including familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu, software installation, permissions, and services.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and maintaining compliance artifacts such as SCAP scans, STIGs, and Vulnerability reports.
  • Experience using IT ticketing systems, change management procedures, and maintaining technical documentation.
  • Practical Microsoft Hyper-V administration, Dell storage platforms, or PowerShell/Bash scripting (preferred).

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