CAEG Systems Administrator

Leidos LLC; Melody Hills (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a CAEG Systems Administrator to provide specialized technical support, oversight, and ensure high availability of mission-critical engineering assets across FAA regional service areas. This role focuses on high-performance computing environments, complex server architectures, SANs, and CAD/CAE ecosystems.

Location: Fort Worth, TX; travel up to 10%; FAA Suitability/Public Trust clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master's with 6+ years).
• Hands-on experience as a System Administrator for Bentley ProjectWise.
• Hands-on experience as a System Administrator for Autodesk Vault.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, and ReCap.
• Strong knowledge of SAN/NetApp storage, OS administration, and networking fundamentals.
• Ability to obtain FAA Suitability / Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments.
• Administer CAD/CAE licenses and EDMS/ProjectWise integration.
• Ensure 99.9% uptime and FAA-timeline compliance.
• Provide escalation support and mentorship to staff.
• Prepare weekly status reports and uptime metrics.

Skills

System Administration

CAD/CAE

SAN storage

OS administration

Security compliance

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk ReCap

NetApp

Job description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled CAEG Systems Administrator to provide specialized technical support, administrative oversight, and ensure the high availability of mission-critical engineering assets across the FAA’s Regional Service Areas. This role transitions beyond general IT support to focus on high-performance computing environments, complex server architectures, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and specialized CAD/CAE ecosystems. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the regional engineering platform to maintain 99.9% uptime and uphold strict FAA security and operational standards. The Computer-Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) platform serves as the primary technical repository and design environment for the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO), directly supporting the safety and integrity of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Central Service Area) Travel: Up to 10% travel to remote FAA sites within the assigned service area jurisdiction Clearance: Must obtain and maintain an FAA Suitability / Public Trust clearance

Core Responsibilities

• System Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor the health and performance of Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments. Perform tuning for Storage Area Networks (SAN) to optimize data throughput for massive engineering files. Generate Capacity Planning Reports using simulation models to resolve hardware bottlenecks and prevent system degradation.
• CAD/CAE Application & License Administration: Administer Autodesk and Bentley licensing servers to ensure continuous software availability across the regional network. Manage the ProjectWise Integration Server and Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) for seamless drawing collaboration. Oversee network plotter drivers and large-format printing interfaces.
• Cybersecurity Compliance: Manage Active Directory (AD) objects and enforce granular access control measures. Direct security patching and vulnerability remediation activities to ensure 100% compliance with FAA timelines.
• Database Administration & Disaster Recovery: Execute daily database replication and EDMS backups. Maintain and test the Enterprise Architecture-aligned Disaster Recovery (DR) plan annually in a NetApp environment to guarantee business continuity.
• Tier 3 Technical Support & Mentorship: Serve as an escalation point for complex CAD/CAE system failures. Provide high-level technical mentorship and guidance to non-specialist engineering staff regarding platform capabilities and best practices.
• Reporting: Prepare weekly status reports, monthly uptime metrics (targeting 99.9% availability), monthly security patch logs, and annual DR exercise reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience. May consider hands on training with additional years of proven experience in lieu of degree. Hands-on experience as a System Administrator for Bentley ProjectWise. Hands-on experience as a System Administrator for Autodesk Vault. Technical experience working with Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk ReCap. Demonstrated knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods encompassing data storage (SAN/NetApp), OS administration (Windows, Unix, Linux), software applications, and regional networking. Proven ability to use analytical and evaluative methods to identify and resolve high-level capacity, availability, and system hardware issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills to deliver technical documentation, status updates, and user mentorship. Ability to successfully pass background investigation to obtain and maintain an FAA Suitability / Public Trust clearance prior to starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting IT/engineering infrastructure within the FAA, DoD, or other government aviation/defense environments. Experience administering NetApp storage systems and conducting annual Disaster Recovery (DR), gap analyses and testing. Background in managing large-format physical plotting networks and driver configurations for engineering teams. Demonstrated ability to extrapolate from past technical scenarios to independently solve novel, complex platform failures.

Pay

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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