Jr. System Administrator

Lensa; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is facilitating applications for a career opening as a Jr. System Administrator in support of the Defense group at Leidos. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining systems for the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System at Ft Meade, MD. Candidates must have a BA degree, relevant experience, and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of overall related experience or experience in lieu of degree.
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Basic understanding of scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems.
• Communicate policies and procedures to customers.
• Perform basic level system administrator duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Scripting Languages

Education

BA degree

DoD 8750 certification (Security+)

Job description

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Description

The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a Jr. System Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Ft Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

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 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 1+ years of overall related experience or experience in lieu of degree
• 1 year of experience in customer service environment
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI is required
• 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 data entry system
• Experience working with virtual environments.
  
  

Original Posting

June 17, 2025

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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00161165

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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