Systems Administrator - Vulnerability Mitigation

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$116,350–$210,325 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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This role $163k
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $139,425–$215,987 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $178k 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 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator - Vulnerability Mitigation

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The Senior Systems Administrator role at Leidos Intelligence Group involves leading vulnerability remediation and system hardening in a Windows-centric enterprise environment. This position collaborates closely with the Information Security team to prioritize and implement security measures, ensuring systems meet Authorization to Operate requirements. Key responsibilities include researching and validating remediation actions, configuring secure policies using Group Policy Objects, and maintaining compliance through detailed documentation and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in both Windows and Linux environments, along with a proactive approach to driving remediation efforts independently. This role demands expertise in system hardening, patch management, and security configurations, supporting Leidos' mission to protect against evolving threats globally.

Skills

Windows Linux Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Active Directory STIGs CIS Benchmarks Authorization to Operate (ATO) Terraform Ansible Powershell Python Git Jira Confluence CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead vulnerability remediation based on INFOSEC team direction.
  • Implement system hardening changes to secure Windows and Linux environments.
  • Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for enterprise-wide security enforcement.
  • Track and report progress of remediation efforts to stakeholders regularly.
  • Apply and interpret STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and organizational hardening standards.

What we're looking for

  • Must hold Top Secret/SCI w/Poly clearance
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in client/server environments
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on skills with Windows and Linux systems
  • Experience in vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and configuration management
  • Ability to design, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Proficient in compliance activities including ATO and accreditation documentation
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills for technical stakeholders

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