Senior Systems Administrator

Leidos Inc; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Piketon, Ohio to work independently on IT infrastructure for the Infrastructure and Deactivation & Remediation contractors at the DOE Portsmouth site. You will design, deploy, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise systems across physical and virtual environments.

Responsibilities include managing Active Directory, storage, Group Policy, and server operations, and supporting cyber security compliance with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with proven success in enterprise systems administration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Server Operating Systems and/or Oracle, RHEL, and Linux Operating Systems.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of enterprise systems and networks.
• Solid operational knowledge of Microsoft and/or Linux platforms, as well as network equipment, topology, and architectures.
• Ability to read and execute complex software installation, upgrade, and infrastructure deployment instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration, operation and maintenance support activities in support of a physical and virtual environment.
• Provide primary support and management of the IT server infrastructure and hosted systems, focusing on areas like Active Directory, permissions, storage, Group Policy, etc.
• Support first-tier technical staff with troubleshooting and the resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access.
• Analyze and resolve hardware and software problems for end users, with primary emphasis on server-related issues.
• Support System Administration of primary Omnissa/VMWare platforms across the site, among other technologies
• Works with hardware/software vendors to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Recommend hardware and software solutions to meet end user and IT needs.
• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit preparation in coordination with the Cyber Security Team.
• Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include into both operational and project objectives.
• Remain conversant with the industry's computer security technology and practices with technical skills and applicable experience with related technologies.
• Define and document best practices, technical guides and support procedures
• Interact with cross functional project teams including Software Development, Helpdesk, User Support, Cyber Security, Software Quality Assurance, End-Users and Oversight.
• Participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation to ensure clear, concise and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution
• Remediate security vulnerabilities
• Communicates effectively via Microsoft Teams, email and phone.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux

DOE Q security clearance

Troubleshooting

Networking

Documentation

VMware

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master's degree with 2-6 years experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator to work independently with minimal supervision providing systems administration for the Infrastructure and Deactivation & Remediation contractors at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management, monitoring and troubleshooting of the IT infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration, operation and maintenance support activities in support of a physical and virtual environment.


• Provide primary support and management of the IT server infrastructure and hosted systems, focusing on areas like Active Directory, permissions, storage, Group Policy, etc.


• Support first-tier technical staff with troubleshooting and the resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access.


• Analyze and resolve hardware and software problems for end users, with primary emphasis on server-related issues.


• Support System Administration of primary Omnissa/VMWare platforms across the site, among other technologies


• Works with hardware/software vendors to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.


• Recommend hardware and software solutions to meet end user and IT needs.


• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit preparation in coordination with the Cyber Security Team.


• Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include into both operational and project objectives.


• Remain conversant with the industry's computer security technology and practices with technical skills and applicable experience with related technologies.


• Define and document best practices, technical guides and support procedures


• Interact with cross functional project teams including Software Development, Helpdesk, User Support, Cyber Security, Software Quality Assurance, End-Users and Oversight.


• Participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation to ensure clear, concise and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution


• Remediate security vulnerabilities


• Communicates effectively via Microsoft Teams, email and phone.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.


• Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with proven success in enterprise systems administration.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.


• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Server Operating Systems and/or Oracle, RHEL, and Linux Operating Systems.


• Hands-on experience in maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of enterprise systems and networks.


• Solid operational knowledge of Microsoft and/or Linux platforms, as well as network equipment, topology, and architectures.


• Ability to read and execute complex software installation, upgrade, and infrastructure deployment instructions.


• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior DOE site experience.


• Active DOE security clearance.


• Industry-recognized certifications such as MCP, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, Network+, VMware VCP, or related credentials.


• Experience administering and managing shared enterprise resources.

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: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Pay and 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.

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.

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.