Systems Administrator

Quest Oracle Community; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator to work at the DOE Portsmouth site (Piketon, OH). You will perform daily system administration across physical and virtual environments, focusing on server infrastructure, Active Directory, GPO, and storage management.

Role requires a BA/BS in CS or IT, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a DOE Q security clearance. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential as you support security compliance and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited university; 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Windows Server and Linux environments, plus Oracle and related technologies.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, permissions, and storage management.
• Ability to read and follow complex software and deployment instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration and maintenance for physical and virtual environments.
• Manage IT server infrastructure and hosted systems (AD, permissions, storage, GPO).
• Support first-tier staff with troubleshooting for software, apps and databases.
• Resolve hardware/software issues for end users, focusing on server-related problems.
• Administer Omnissa/VMware platforms and related technologies across the site.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors to analyze and resolve issues.
• Recommend hardware/software solutions to meet IT needs.
• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit preparation with the security team.
• Consult with internal departments to align objectives with operations and projects.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and best practices for incident resolution.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities and communicate via Teams, email, and phone.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Windows Server experience

Linux / Oracle experience

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Linux (RHEL)

Oracle

VMware

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a 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

• Requires a BA/BS in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) from an accredited university and preferably 2+ years of related experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must have exceptional analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• 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.
• Ability to read and perform complex software and infrastructure deployment instructions.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Server Operating Systems and/or Oracle, RHEL and Linux Operating Systems.
• Experience providing maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the computer systems and networks.
• Operational knowledge of Microsoft platforms and/or Linux; and network equipment and architectures.
• Must be able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE site experience
• Active DOE clearance
• Related industry-recognized certifications MCP, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, Network+ and/or VMware VCP preferred.
• Experience in the administration of shared resources

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Original Posting

October 6, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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

• 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.