Senior Network Administrator

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Administrator for a DISA contract, onsite at Fort Meade, MD. The role supports JWICS environments and requires experience configuring switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls to ensure secure operations.

The successful candidate will maintain documentation, perform routine maintenance, apply security measures, and coordinate with external partners. DoD Top Secret clearance is required, with SCI eligibility; CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8+ years of related experience (or equivalent), or more years in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain DoD Top Secret with SCI.
• At least 3 years Linux and/or Windows familiarity.
• DoD 8140 certification supporting Network Operations Specialist (e.g. SEC+, CEH).
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Configure assets including switches, load balancers, routers, and firewalls.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco, Juniper, and Dell network assets.
• Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts.
• Complete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cybersecurity controls.
• Assist in global network architecture upgrade projects with technical insight and timelines.
• Implement recurring security requirements on network devices.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with external partners as needed.
• Utilize Linux and Windows in navigating current systems while managing network assets.
• Provide architectural and topology recommendations for efficiency.

Skills

Linux knowledge

Windows knowledge

DoD Top Secret clearance

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

CCNA/CCNP certification

ITIL v3 Foundation

Job description

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has a career opening for a Senior Network Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is 100% on the customer site at Fort Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works independently to perform configuration of assets to include switches, load balancers, routers, and Firewalls
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco Juniper, and Dell network assets.
• Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts accurately and timely
• Complete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures as required.
• Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network architecture upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availability
• Implement recurring security requirements on network devices
• Communicate with external partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.
• Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.
• Provide architectural and topology recommendations where efficiencies can be made.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 8+ years of overall related experience, or additional years of experience will suffice in lieu of degree
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI.
• At least 3 years Linux and/or Windows familiarity
• Currently possess DoD 8140 certification supporting Network Operations Specialist (e.g. SEC+, CEH, etc.)
• Currently possess CCNA/CCNP or equivalent OR the ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as BM, Service Now, ITSM or Remedy.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified
• Experience working with virtual environments.

GSMO

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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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.

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