Jr. System Administrator

AECOM; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense solutions is looking for a Jr. System Administrator to support systems at Ft Meade, MD. Responsibilities include maintaining computer systems, monitoring alarms, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Candidates should hold a BA degree with relevant experience and possess an active Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8750 certification e.g. Security+ within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems.
• Monitor alarm systems and perform system admin duties.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Scripting Languages

System Administration

Education

BA degree

Job description

**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-00161029

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.