Description
Job Description:
Leidos is seeking a Senior System Administrator / Systems Engineer to lead and do hands-on systems administration, lab integration and engineering development at a Leidos integration and test facility.
Candidate should be flexible to take lead on a broad range of projects including Windows Server administration, VMware administration, computer hardware integration, network device administration, and has working knowledge of IA Security functions /hardening and mitigations / DoD STIGs.
The candidate will work with the project team to develop, test, and integrate software and applications to meet C4ISR requirements for a diverse customer base. The candidate will work in an engineering lab environment which includes servers, network routers and electronic test equipment based at Metro Park (MP8) Alexandria, VA.
Primary Responsibilities:
The candidate will support the systems development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, documentation, demonstration, and training. Some travel may be required to support an OCONUS customer site.
Set up and administer server environment including Windows servers and clients, Vmware and sandbox environments
Work independently and as part of a project team responsible for installing, configuring, integrating, and testing systems hardware and software and related tactical and enterprise IT and communications systems
Evaluate mission requirements and develop, test, integrate and implement associated solutions
Analyze system faults, troubleshoot and run diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems
Provide technical analyses of network challenges and problems and be able to develop/implement technical solutions
Evaluate and install scripts and software during various phases of testing
Work closely with the Leidos Information Assurance team to ensure that all systems are compliant with DoD and coalition IA requirements
Develop and maintain system documentation and training materials
Research of and assistance with implementation transition planning, IT and information requirements, and engineering architecture baselines
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in systems administration and scripting; additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree
Current Security+ certification
Possess IT Computing Environment certifications, such as: Microsoft Certified Administrator, Vmware Certified Professional
Experience administrating Windows, VMware and/or sandbox environments
Experience in scripting such as PowerShell, Windows command line, BASH, etc.
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Collaborates well with internal and client project team members, but can work independently
Knowledge and experience with networking (IP Addresses, Gateways, ports, protocols, routers, switches, firewalls)
Security Clearance Requirement:
Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Current U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance
Experience in one or more of the following programming languages: .Net environment, C++, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python, and/or Java, Javascript.
Contribute towards business development activities as assigned to include developing customer briefings, supporting presentations and demonstrations, and other capture and proposal activities
Pay Range:
Pay Range $84,500.00 - $130,000.00 - $175,500.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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. More details are available here.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to 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.
