Jr. System Administrator

Leidos LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior System Administrator to support DISA's GSM-O at Scott AFB, IL. The role focuses on protecting information systems and maintaining operations across a multi-user environment.

The candidate should have a BA degree (or equivalent experience) with less than 2 years of experience, plus an active SECRET clearance and DoD 8750 certification within 6 months. Scripting basics and customer-focused communication are required.

Qualifications

• BA Degree and less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Active SECRET clearance prior to start.
• DoD 8750 certification (Security+) within 6 months of start date.
• Basic understanding of scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of a multi-user computer system, with coordination with customers and other admins.
• Communicate policies and procedures to customers.
• Update digital systems to provide insight to ongoing efforts and tickets.
• Monitor alarm systems.
• Perform basic level system administrator duties.
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and SOPs.
• Provide on-call and extended hour support as required.

Skills

Scripting languages

Customer service

Communication

Education

BA Degree

Tools

Ticketing system

Virtual environments

Job description

Leidos is seeking a candidate to fill a Junior System Administration position supporting DISA's GSM-O contract at Scott AFB, IL. The System Administrator is responsible for protecting DISA’s information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording and destruction.

Primary Responsibilities

• The candidate must be able to work independently to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer systems, including coordination with customer and other administrators.
• Communicate policies and procedures to customers
• Update digital systems to provide insight to ongoing efforts and tickets
• Monitor alarm systems
• Perform basic level system administrator duties.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on‑call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergency situations.
• System monitoring using installed tools as well as external tools.

Basic Qualifications

• BA Degree and less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 1 year of experience in customer service environment Must hold an active SECRET security clearance prior to start.
• Complete DoD 8750 certification e.g. Security+ within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Understanding of Scripting Languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional training, education, or certification in IT related programs
• Experience with a ticketing system
• Experience working with virtual environments. GSMO

Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

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. 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.

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

More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.