Systems Administrator

Leidos

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $130k
This role $103k
$64k most similar roles pay here $160k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $109,798–$150,844 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $130k 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 340 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 294 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator joins a team responsible for implementing quick turnaround desktop, video, and voice hardware and software requirements. This role involves coordinating multiple engineering projects, performing technical assessments of customer requirements, and designing modifications or reconfigurations. Day-to-day tasks include switch port analysis, maintaining workstations and virtual environments, updating technical documentation, and supporting site expansions by installing new equipment or performing upgrades. The position requires managing policies and user objects via Microsoft Active Directory while troubleshooting hardware, peripheral devices, and network connectivity for Windows Enterprise 10 systems. Key skills include physical network cable installation, software troubleshooting, and developing repeatable installation procedures. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating new equipment into existing site networks while ensuring adherence to security protocols and project guidelines during both remote and on-site support services.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $111000 from 40 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Perform technical assessments of customer requirements to design and develop system modifications or reconfigurations.
  • Conduct switch port analysis and enable ports while following all established security protocols.
  • Optimize and maintain workstations, virtual environments, and peripheral hardware like VoIP phones and printers.
  • Execute site surveys to assess expansion needs and implement optimal technical solutions for new equipment.
  • Develop and implement repeatable installation and testing procedures for system deployments.
  • Manage user objects and policies using Microsoft Active Directory in a Windows Enterprise 10 environment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and network connectivity issues for on-site and remote users.
  • Perform physical network cable installation and management to support site infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a BS degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Must pass both a customer required medical and psychological screening as a condition of employment.
  • Must be proficient in using Microsoft Active Directory to manage policies and user objects.
  • Must have experience troubleshooting, administering, and using Microsoft Windows Enterprise 10 for imaging and basic configurations.
  • Must have hands-on experience with physical network cable installation and management.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Possess and maintain MTA-IT, A+, Network+, or Security+ certifications (preferred).

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