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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$163k
versus about
$157k
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 245 roles with salary data.
The Senior Systems Administrator - Vulnerability Mitigation joins the team to lead execution of vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities across a primarily Windows-based enterprise environment. This role involves researching, validating, and implementing remediation actions such as patching, configuration changes, and registry updates while assessing potential impacts before deployment. The individual will manage Group Policy Objects in Active Directory, implement security configurations based on STIGs or CIS Benchmarks, and disable insecure protocols like SMBv1. Key responsibilities include tracking progress for stakeholders, providing documentation for Authorization to Operate requirements, and collaborating with Information Security teams. The role requires proficiency in Windows systems, with beneficial knowledge of Linux administration. This position addresses the critical business problem of maintaining system accreditation and ensuring security compliance within a complex infrastructure to protect assets against evolving threats.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $114700 from 35 postings across 6 companies.