Systems Administrator at Leidos

Leidos; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to support US Army Central Command G2. The role involves Windows server/Desktop/VMware/NetApp administration, AD management, security patching, and disaster recovery planning within a multi-network Microsoft environment.

You will work a 12-hour shift, 7 days a week on-site in Kuwait, with 24/7 on-call availability. Strong communications and teamwork are essential for coordinating with Cyber/Network teams and field personnel.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience, Associate’s with 6+ years, Bachelor’s with 4+ years, or Master’s with 2+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• IAT II Baseline certification, such as Security+ CE.
• Hosting environments include Windows servers/desktops and VMware/NetApp.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on-site, 7 days per week with 24/7 on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and laptops across networks.
• Manage users, groups and permissions with Active Directory.
• Administer and maintain VMware and physical hosts.
• Administer NetApp storage across locations.
• Apply security patches and system updates; coordinate with cybersecurity for accreditation.

Skills

Communication skills

On-site availability

Customer-oriented

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Active Directory

VMware

NetApp

PowerShell

Visio

Security+ CE

Azure Administrator AZ-104

Job description

Systems Administrator

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

The Leidos Sentinel program is looking for a Systems Administrator to support US Army Central Command G2 in Kuwait. The program provides IT repair, maintenance, operations, logistics, and engineering services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of Army Military Intelligence Enterprise IT Systems as well as network administration support for an organization comprised mostly of a Microsoft Enterprise software environment residing on multiple networks.

The Systems Administrator will be part of a dynamic team supporting customers throughout the ARCENT Area of Responsibility including both U.S. and coalition personnel. This is a deployed position located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Duty hours are 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, and are subject to local labor laws. This position also requires 24/7 on call availability, including weekends and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and laptops as part of the overall systems architecture across multiple networks and locations.
• Manage users, groups and permissions with Active Directory.
• Administer and maintain virtual environments (VMware) and physical hosts.
• Administer and maintain storage devices (NetApp) across multiple locations.
• Utilize command line tools (PowerShell) to troubleshoot systems hardware, software, and configuration issues.
• Implement disaster recovery and COOP plans, systems, and operations in coordination with the Network team and other organizations.
• Basic network troubleshooting in support of the datacenter and workstation/LAN connectivity.
• Work with teammates as needed to document service structure, network, and server/storage architecture and ensure data security and availability for customers both local and remote.
• Collect, review, and store server log files to identify and remediate system issues.
• Document system configurations using Visio, PowerPoint, Word, or other tools and propose, defend, and implement system changes; coordinate & assist cybersecurity personnel with system accreditation efforts.
• Apply security patches, IAVAs, STIGS, and updates (including operating system updates) for assigned systems.
• Assist Service Desk technicians as needed with Tier I and Tier II troubleshooting and patching of desktop systems, software (MS Office, Java, Adobe, etc), printers, and server/network related issues.
• Mentor, lead, and train junior technicians as directed.
• Participate in or lead special projects and day-to-day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead, including surging to alternate locations for customer requirements or to backfill personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience; Associate’s Degree with 6+ years experience; Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years experience; or Master’s Degree with 2+ years experience.
• Active TS/SCI required.
• Active 8570/8140 IAT II (or higher) Baseline Certification, such as: Security+ ce.
• Active Computing Environment certification, Associate or higher, such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), NetApp, etc., or the ability to obtain after hire.
• Systems administration and/or systems engineering experience.
• Customer-oriented with excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on-site, 7 days per week.
• On-call availability 24x7, including weekends and holidays.
• Current U.S. passport with at least 36 months validity and 5 blank pages.
• Must successfully complete CRC processing and medical screening and be designated fit for deployment (including medical tests and BMI analysis).
• Must obtain and maintain host nation work visa, including required local/regional medical testing.
• Must be willing to live and work in the State of Kuwait or deploy to austere forward locations as required.
• Must comply with all corporate policies, local site policies, host nation laws, customs, and courtesies.

Preferred Qualifications

• NetApp NCDA, VMWare VCTA, CCNA, CASP, and/or ITIL certification.
• Experience with US Intelligence networks and organizations in South-West Asia or on a Camp Arifjan service desk a big plus.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Original Posting

Original Posting: September 1, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.