Classified Area System Administrator

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an early career System Administrator to join our Corporate Information Security team in Huntsville, AL. You will support hardware/software implementation and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with information assurance and continuity of operations in a classified environment.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, collaboration, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, with a focus on Windows server and desktop administration, virtualization, and documentation of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of System Administrator experience.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• Experience managing multiple air-gapped laboratory based systems within a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework environments for Windows and Linux systems.
• Experience with desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMware vSphere and ESXi.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and network devices; some Linux experience is highly preferred.
• Embrace new technologies to meet evolving requirements.
• Contribute to hardware/software implementation, and overall infrastructure support.
• Document system configurations and baselines.
• Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
• Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXi.
• Handle ticket load and prioritization of daily onsite support and troubleshooting.
• Work on multiple projects, either as a team member or occasionally leading a project.
• Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand-alone environment.
• Ensure proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials.
• Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on server and workstations.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux familiarity

Virtualization

Troubleshooting

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware vSphere

ESXi

Job description

Description

Leidos Corporate Information Security team, reporting through the Digital sector, is seeking an early career System Administrator to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in contributing to hardware and software implementation and overall infrastructure support within a classified environment. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements, and guaranteeing continuity of operations.

What We Value:

We're not just looking for technical expertise; we value a positive attitude, motivation to learn, collaborative nature, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a reliable troubleshooter, adept at handling multiple priorities, someone who is resourceful and able to cope with shifting demands. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you're self-managed and customer focused.

Work Location:

All work is to be performed onsite in our Huntsville, AL office.

Clearance:

You must currently hold an active Secret clearance to qualify for consideration. You must also be eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance upon hire.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and network devices; some Linux experience is highly preferred
• Embrace new technologies to meet evolving requirements.
• Contribute to hardware/software implementation, and overall infrastructure support.
• Document system configurations and baselines.
• Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
• Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI.
• Handle ticket load and prioritization of daily onsite support and troubleshooting.
• Work on multiple projects, either as a team member or occasionally leading a project.
• Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand-alone environment.
• Ensure the proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials.
• Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on server and workstations.

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two 2 years of System Administrator experience. Equivalent relevant years of experience and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Current Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification. (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Experience managing multiple air-gapped laboratory based systems within a dynamic, demanding environment.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework environments and requirements for Windows and Linux systems.
• Experience with desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in support of providing the highest level of customer service.
• Ability to interface effectively with security agencies, customers, and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a classified Collateral environment / SAP / SCI.
• System Administrator experience in a similarly sized organization.
• Understanding of network concepts, Type 1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE), and cybersecurity tools.
• Knowledge of securely configuring network equipment (switches and firewalls).

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

Pay and Benefits

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. 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.