Systems Administrator

Leidos; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a seasoned System Administrator to oversee JWICS operations for Wing and SCIFs at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and hands-on management of JWICS security tools and infrastructure.

You will patch, manage, and support site-wide JWICS C4I, server administration, and user access while coordinating with AF units. The role may include after-hours coverage and on-call duties to ensure security posture.

Qualifications

• Currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance to start.
• Current Security+ certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA) or related field with 10+ years of experience (or Master’s with 8+ years).

Responsibilities

• Oversee JWICS operations for Wing and SCIFs on site.
• Manage Site-wide JWICS C4I and perform maintenance for JWICS software/hardware.
• Handle account management, file servers, local authentication, and group policy.
• Provide SCI security support functions and access JWICS systems within the SCIF.
• Support after-hours and weekend on-call duties as required.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Active Directory

IT security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Information Assurance

Master's degree (optional) in related field

Tools

Remedy

Active Directory tools

Job description

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos has an opportunity for a seasoned System Administrator at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. Candidates must possess a current TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing JWICS operations for all Wing and subordinate unit SCIFs on site. You will also be responsible for all Site-wide JWICS Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) and perform JWICS specific touch maintenance to install and maintain computers, servers, and all JWICS related software and hardware. (This also includes but is not limited to account management, network storage, local authentication servers, file servers, user privileges, local group policy, local software testing, restoration operations, contingency planning, and local backups.) Ensure security patching is completed and locally downloaded, and also push JAVA, NOTAMS, and TCNO patches the AF JWICS Enterprise is unable to perform remotely.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with users at the site and liaise daily with the ESD and ESC AF to help resolve user and network related issues as well as maintain the integrity of the Site domain.
• Perform investigative administration operations in support of the Cyber Security Operations Center for malware, spyware, Trojans, or unauthorized software that gets detected on any device at the Site.
• The position is full time daily operation and may require after hours and weekend duty via on-call support.
• Work autonomously with minimal oversight as well as in conjunction with multiple personnel in the fulfillment of the individual employee's functions.
• Must have the ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions and solve a variety of security problems.
• Thorough understanding of their respective position, functions, and duties and will assist USAF and other government agencies in the creation and development of SSO documents, PowerPoint presentations, formal messages, background papers, and items of interest, staff summary packages, and other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Perform SCI security support functions and have access to JWICS systems located within the SCIF.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance to start
• Current Security + certification
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA) or other related fields and 10+ years of relevant experience (or Master's and 8+ years. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Strong experience in a full range of IT security principles, including:

• Concepts, practices, products and services (including system software, database software and immediate access storage technology)
• Disseminating IT security tools and procedures
• IT security certification and accreditation requirements
• Familiar with and use Active Directory tools to manage accounts
• Familiar with imaging computers and upgrading operating systems
• Familiar with using scanning tools to scan and subsequently patch devices
• Familiar with trouble ticketing tools such as Remedy
• Be able to remotely log in to computers as needed for maintenance
• Be able to add and remove computers to domains
• Be able to assign and remove security controls to user accounts
• Be able to perform all Security Plus (Security+) type functions
• Be able to work independently and/or with a team
• Be familiar with and be able to modify file servers and shared permissions
• AMSOPP1

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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.