Systems Administrator

Cyber Security Jobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator to work with the IT team at the Portsmouth, OH site, supporting infrastructure for both physical and virtual environments. You will manage AD, storage, permissions, and group policy while collaborating with Cyber Security and other teams to ensure secure, efficient systems.

The role requires a BA/BS in CS or IT, the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and a track record of independent work in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or IT from an accredited university.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Windows and Server OS and/or Oracle, RHEL and Linux.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration for physical and virtual environments.
• Manage IT server infrastructure and hosted systems incl. AD, permissions and Group Policy.
• Support first-tier staff and resolve complex software/tool issues.
• Analyze and resolve hardware/software problems for end users.
• Administer Omnissa/VMware platforms across the site and related tech.
• Engage with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Recommend hardware/software to meet IT needs and support cyber security compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align objectives and requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and incident resolution guides.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities and assist cyber security team.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows Server

Linux / RHEL

VMware

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Windows operating systems

Oracle

VMware platforms

Networking equipment

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.