Sr. System Administrator - VDI

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense group is seeking a System Administrator to support a DISA contract on-site at Ft Meade, MD. The role focuses on managing and expanding the JWICS-related VDI environment and related Windows/Linux/Solaris server ecosystems.

The ideal candidate brings senior-level VDI expertise, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and can lead incident response and engineering initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Windows, Linux and Solaris server administration experience.
• Senior-level VDI administration and architecture knowledge.
• Experience with virtualization and VDI management.
• Ability to work with security compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Senior level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.
• Lead as the Subject Matter Expert on all VDI related issues/needs.
• Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages.
• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment at times.
• Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements.
• Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed.
• Interacts with Tier III support and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best.
• Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.

Skills

VDI expertise

VMware experience

Windows/Linux/Solaris knowledge

Security clearance: TS/SCI eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or 8+ years of relevant experience

DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II (Security+ce)

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Description

The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a 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

• Provide Senior level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.
• Lead as the Subject Matter Expert on all VDI related issues/needs.
• Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages.
• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment at times.
• Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements.
• Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed.
• Interacts with Tier III support and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best.
• Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 8+ years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Windows, Linux, and Solaris Server experience with an expertise in at least one.
• Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices.
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI is required for this position.
• Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.

Preferred Qualifications

• Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
• Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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 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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.