Systems Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Keyport, WA
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $133k
This role $103k
$64k most similar roles pay here $165k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $111,950–$154,612 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $133k 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 264 open roles on FindRole.

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

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator The Systems Administrator joins a collaborative technical team to provide IT and cybersecurity support for mission-critical information systems at the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operations Center. This role involves performing systems administration, lifecycle management, configuration management, and hardware and software maintenance. The individual will manage continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and Risk Management Framework activities to ensure system accreditation and compliance with STIGs, SRGs, and Navy Security Control Assessor guidance. Day-to-day tasks include building, testing, and documenting secure systems while developing remediation plans for identified risks. The position requires proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems within secure enterprise environments. Essential skills include technical writing and communication to manage Assessment and Authorization artifacts. This role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining secure, resilient information systems to support the U.S. Navy's undersea mission requirements.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $114700 from 35 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide systems administration and lifecycle support including hardware/software management, configuration, upgrades, and repairs.
  • Perform continuous monitoring, cybersecurity assessments, and vulnerability management to maintain system security status.
  • Ensure information systems comply with RMF, STIGs, SRGs, and Navy Security Control Assessor guidance.
  • Build, test, and maintain secure information systems using approved security controls and tools.
  • Identify system risks and develop mitigation and remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare Risk Management Framework (RMF) based Assessment and Authorization artifacts to maintain system accreditation.
  • Administer and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems in secure enterprise environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience or 4+ years of experience for those without a master's.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Current certification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03, such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, or SecurityX.
  • Experience with systems administration, IT lifecycle support, and configuration management for information systems.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity activities including continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and RMF documentation.
  • Working knowledge of RMF, STIGs, SRGs, and applicable DoD and Navy cybersecurity and IT management requirements.
  • Hands on experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems in secure enterprise environments.
  • Experience supporting government or DoD and Navy information systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Navy SCA guidance, Assessment and Authorization package development, and system accreditation processes (preferred).

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