Junior Systems Administrator

Description

Job Description:

Global Information Grid (GIG) Service Management-Operations (GSM-O), a Defense and Intelligence Group of Leidos has an opening for a Junior Window Systems Administrator at Scott AFB, IL.

JOB SUMMARY:

Leidos is seeking a candidate to fill a Junior Window System Administrator position supporting DISA's GSM-O contract at Scott AFB, IL.  The candidate will maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Windows Server OS but includes also includes Linux servers on a global network management system.  Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergency situations. Approximately 10% of the job will require domestic and international travel. All work is performed based on service level agreements (SLA) and customer defined Accepted Level of Performance (ALP). Candidate is required to support the development, documentation and tracking of measurements and metrics relevant to the ALP's.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment and must be able to work independently.
• The candidate works independently to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
• Duties include setting up administrator and service accounts, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergency situations.

 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 2 years of overall related experience with a Windows server environment (e.g. 2008r2 and 2012r2). Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
• Remote Desktop Services (Login and Security)
• Using Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Use of Windows Task Scheduler
• Managing Active Directory
• System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration.
• System monitoring using installed tools as well as external tools.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMWare environments.
• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified
• Linux OS experience.
• Experience working with virtual environments.

 
GSMO
external referral eligible

Pay Range:

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.

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 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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