System Administrator Site Lead

Leidos; Illinois; On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a System Administration Site Lead to oversee a team dedicated to managing systems supporting the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). This role requires advanced technical expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, along with robust leadership skills. Applicants should possess significant experience with server management, virtual environments, and a current Top Secret security clearance. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for interacting and guiding the team in a dynamic work setting.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of related experience in a Windows/Linux server environment.
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability for Top Secret/SCI.
• Experience with virtual environments using VMware.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team providing support for systems in a rapid-paced environment.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic input to ensure customer needs.
• Create and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Solaris

VMware

Networking principles

Cyber security tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or 12+ years experience

DoD 8570 certification IAT level II

ITIL v3 Foundation certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a System Administration Site Lead on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Scott AFB, IL. The site lead will manage a team of 4-5 personnel providing support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly report to Tier II/III Program Management on all technical and personnel concerns
• Perform Leidos supervisory duties for a team of 5 personnel. Provide guidance and direction for personnel issues including completing performance feedback, annual reviews, salary recommendations, corrective action, disciplinary actions, submission for awards and recognition, etc...
• Provide input on budget and resource assets.
• Assisting in hiring processes for multiple labor categories as required
• Provide effective technical leadership for a team managing and sustaining JWICS environment.
• 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 12+ 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

Original Posting:
June 11, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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 (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.