Systems Administrator

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to install, configure, administer, support, and maintain IT systems and hardware. The role involves managing system infrastructures, implementing best practices, and performing backups and recovery to ensure reliability and security.

Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain it, be a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate experience with AD, PowerShell, DISA STIGs, Nessus, and virtual environments.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain w/polygraph.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to communicate across teams and client staff.
• Education: BS with 4–8 years or MS with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DISA STIGs.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus.
• Experience administering Microsoft operating systems to deploy, manage, and support applications and services.
• Ability to administer Active Directory for user accounts, permissions, and access controls across the network.
• Experience automating IT tasks using PowerShell scripting.
• Experience overseeing security measures and mitigating risks.
• Experience managing server infrastructure for reliability, performance, and security.
• Experience implementing and managing virtual environments to optimize resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, support and maintain systems and hardware.
• Manage system infrastructures and implement best practices to meet objectives.
• Configure physical and virtual systems, backup and recovery of IT infrastructure.
• Tune performance, allocate storage, and apply critical patches.
• Review system performance logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues across multiple areas.
• Ensure security measures and access controls meet organizational requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

US Citizenship

Communication Skills

DISA STIGs Experience

ACAS/Nessus Experience

PowerShell Scripting

Active Directory Administration

Server Infrastructure Management

Security Best Practices

Virtual Environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree with 2–6 years experience

Tools

Windows Server

Nessus

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opening for a Systems Administrator in Reston Virginia.

Responsibilities include installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware. Responsibilities may include management of systems infrastructures, implementing best practices to identify and recommend system functional specifications, configuration of physical and virtual systems, backup and recovery of IT infrastructure. Support duties may include updating and supporting systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space, implementing critical patches, reviewing systems performance logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.

Candidate must also be able to develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines and regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance is required to be considered. Must be willing/able to obtain a TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas. Typical Education & Experience:
• Typically requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with DISA STIGs.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus.
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft operating systems to deploy, manage, and support applications and services, ensuring system reliability and user productivity.
• Ability to administer Active Directory (AD) to manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across the network.
• Experience in automating IT tasks and processes using Microsoft PowerShell scripting to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Experience in overseeing security measures to protect organization from possible threats. Identify security requirements and risks and develop mitigation policies.
• Experience in managing server infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security of organizational systems and applications.
• Experience in managing and configuring IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of services, while troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
• Ability to create and enhance systems to meet organizational requirements and specifications while ensuring compatibility and compliance.
• Ability to implement systems and applications to support organizational initiatives and workflows effectively.
• Experience in managing complex systems throughout their life cycles and integrating various components, subsystems, or processes.
• Experience in providing technical assistance for related issues, ensuring timely resolution of problems, and maintaining optimal system performance and user satisfaction.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues that arise within a complex system or network infrastructure.
• Experience in implementing and managing virtual environments to optimize resource utilization, enhance scalability, and ensure system reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• CompTIA A+

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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.