Systems Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Beavercreek, OH
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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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 446 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator

JOB TITLE: Systems Administrator The Systems Administrator joins the Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area within the Defense Sector to support various DoD missions, including the Air Force Research Laboratory. This role involves laboratory infrastructure design, systems administration, and maintenance of security requirements. You will build and maintain Software-in-the-Loop systems for complex networks, perform hardware interfacing, and manage security patches and user accounts. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Bash and PowerShell scripting, as well as managing Linux and Windows environments. You will utilize tools such as DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies like Proxmox. The work involves solving technical problems in live, virtual, and constructive environments, ensuring compliance with STIG and FIPS standards while configuring complex lab networks to support critical defense experimentation and infrastructure integration.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $115000 from 53 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Implement and maintain Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) systems and infrastructure for complex networks.
  • Design and build out laboratory infrastructure and hardware integration.
  • Perform systems administration and maintenance for Linux and Windows environments.
  • Maintain security patches and perform user management according to government requirements.
  • Participate in network and infrastructure design reviews to ensure product quality.
  • Document and communicate technical solutions to cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Support laboratory experimentation and hardware interfacing for DoD missions.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Administration, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
  • Master’s degree in a technical field with 0–2 years of experience.
  • 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with scripting in Bash and PowerShell.
  • Experience managing systems in both Linux and Windows environments.
  • Relevant certifications related to systems administration (preferred).

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