This role pays less than
81%
of similar roles. Most pay
$109,798–$151,475
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$103k
versus about
$131k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
340 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 294 roles with salary data.
The Systems Administrator role involves supporting mission-critical operations and maintaining the security of both classified and unclassified enterprise systems to ensure operational readiness. You will perform daily maintenance, optimization, and monitoring of hardware, software, and network services while managing system backups and disaster recovery processes. Key responsibilities include installing and operating physical and virtual systems, applying patches, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance for all infrastructure. The technical environment requires extensive work with VMware technologies including ESXi, Horizon, vCenter, and vSphere, alongside Nutanix and Dell storage platforms. You will manage virtual desktop infrastructure, build images using USMC standard ISOs, and utilize Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy management. Essential skills include proficiency in Windows 10 and 11, experience with zero client technology, and the ability to maintain systems within a high-stakes environment.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $111000 from 40 postings across 6 companies.
Windows
Microsoft Azure
MacOS
ServiceNow
Remedy AR
RMF
NIST Framework
DIACAP
ICD 503
Security+
Configuration Management
IT Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Active Directory
Network Infrastructure
VoIP
Video Teleconferencing
Switch Port Analysis
Virtual Environments
Technical Documentation
Imaging
Troubleshooting
Site Survey
network
security