Systems Administrator

Leidos LLC; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator in Suitland, MD to support ONI intelligence operations. You will handle specialized cybersecurity, IT support for critical systems, and cloud administration in a secure environment, ensuring accreditation and mission readiness.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, Windows server expertise, and experience with cloud services. You will work with high-end workstations, lab equipment, and IT infrastructure, coordinating with multiple technology teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years experience or Master’s with 2+ years experience.
• Active DoD TS/SCI with polygraph or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Windows Server administration expertise.
• IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification (Security+ CE) or equivalent within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within prescribed timelines.
• Track change requests and trouble tickets in ServiceNow or Remedy AR.
• Maintain configuration management and lifecycle documentation for Mission IT assets.
• Evaluate system needs and provide recommendations for software updates and hardware replacements.
• Support desktop system updates, accreditation compliance, and security authorizations.
• Assist with risk management frameworks and compliance with ODNI, DIA, DoD, DISA, Navy, NIA, and ONI policies.

Skills

Windows Administration

Security clearance TS/SCI

Azure Cloud Administration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy AR

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Systems Administrator

Location: Suitland, MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team in Suitland, MD, supporting Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) analysis at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). In this role, you will provide specialized cybersecurity and IT support for critical intelligence systems used in parametric modeling, engineering analysis, and foreign material exploitation. You will support a highly specialized technical environment that includes high end workstations, advanced graphics, laboratory equipment, data loading, and cloud administration. Your expertise will help maintain secure, reliable systems while supporting security accreditation requirements and the technology needs of the mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within prescribed timelines.
• Track change requests and trouble tickets in ServiceNow or Remedy AR to ensure they are properly documented and managed.
• Maintain configuration management and lifecycle documentation for Mission IT assets.
• Evaluate system needs and provide recommendations for software updates and hardware replacements.
• Support desktop system updates, accreditation compliance, and security authorizations.
• Assist with risk management frameworks and compliance with ODNI, DIA, DoD, DISA, Navy, NIA, and ONI policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience, or a master’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Additional training, certifications, or work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Active IAT Level II DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, such as Security+ CE, or the ability to obtain the certification within 30 days of offer acceptance.
• Windows System Administration experience.
• Expert level technical experience and knowledge of server environment installation, configuration, and security.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows hardware, software, and network components.
• Experience with C&A, DIACAP, RMF, ICD 503, and/or the NIST Framework.
• Expertise in evaluating, installing, and maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating with technology teams to support services and applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of MacOS administration experience.
• Current Microsoft Azure certification(s).
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

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Company Culture

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

Original Posting: September 1, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Company Overview

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.