System Administrator

Leidos Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a System Administrator to support the FAA facility in Oklahoma City, overseeing ATC simulation training equipment in the lab, performing installation and maintenance of software and hardware.

The role is full-time with on-call after hours and weekends; travel 10-15%. Candidates must meet FAA security requirements and have 2+ years' experience with Windows, HyperDeck, and security controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.
• Analytical and evaluative thinking to assess information and plan actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust clearance eligibility (US citizen or permanent resident).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SCORE workstation hardware and Windows 11.
• Administer local accounts, RBAC, policies, and backups while maintaining least-privilege.
• Apply OS patches and firmware in isolated environment in accordance with FAA security requirements.
• Monitor storage, logs, and HyperDeck hardware status for failures or issues.
• Collaborate with FAA personnel to resolve system, hardware, software, and network issues.

Skills

Autonomy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows 11

HyperDeck

Active Directory

PowerShell

MS Office

Job description

Description

Leidos Digital Group is seeking a talented System Administrator to join the team! The NISC IV Training Group at Leidos has an opportunity at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility located in Oklahoma City, OK. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing air traffic control (ATC) simulation training equipment located in the lab. They will be responsible for installation and maintenance of the software and hardware. The position is full time daily operation and may require after hours and weekend duty via on-call support. The System Administrator is required to be able to respond within one (1) hour of critical incident notification during duty hours (0730-1630) and within six (6) hours or less during non-duty hours/weekends/holidays if needed. This position will require 10% - 15% travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain isolated SCORE workstation hardware, Windows 11 operating systems, Blackmagic Design HyperDeck equipment, device drivers, and supporting software in accordance with FAA security requirements and established system baselines.
• Administer local user accounts, access privileges, Role-Based Access Control, local group policies, password requirements, system lockouts, security configurations, restoration operations, contingency planning, and local backups while maintaining least-privilege and separation-of-duties requirements.
• Perform operating system, application, security patch, and HyperDeck firmware updates in an isolated environment using approved and scanned physical media. Ensure systems remain physically and logically separated from FAA enterprise networks, Active Directory, MyAccess, and cloud-based services.
• Monitor storage capacity, audit records, and HyperDeck hardware status to identify system failures or other operational issues.
• Work directly with FAA personnel, end users, and support staff of attached systems to resolve system, hardware, software, network, and media-related issues for our system boundary.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience, additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight as well as in conjunction with multiple personnel in the fulfillment of the individual employee's functions.
• Must have the ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions and solve a variety of problems.
• The candidate should have a thorough understanding of their respective position, functions, and duties and will assist FAA and vendor in the creation and development of training.
• Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office and MS Power Point.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability granted through the FAA - (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years.)

Preferred Qualifications - Not Required

• Experience with professional audio/video recording, media ingest, camera systems and video production equipment.
• Experience with Blackmagic Design hardware and software, particularly HyperDeck recording devices, HyperDeck Setup, firmware management, network-based media transfers, and troubleshooting.
• Experience administering Windows systems in air-gapped, isolated, or highly controlled environments where software, patches, and firmware must be installed without direct Internet or enterprise-network connectivity.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation, particularly for Windows administration, file management, network transfers, checksum validation, system configuration, and repetitive administrative tasks.

Original Posting: August 27, 2026

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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

Securing Your Data

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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.