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The Defense Sector at Leidos has an opportunity for a Site Operations, Junior System Administrator in Clarksburg WV. This role provides Systems Administration support services for the DoW ABIS 24x7 Operations Team. This includes remote troubleshooting of servers, security administration, maintenance, and network management. This sysadmin should be versed in both Linux and Windows based products along with a familiarity of AWS processes/services, Identity Management, Ansible, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and server configuration.
Responsibilities
- Ability and willingness to operate in a shift-work environment.
- Open trouble tickets from calls and email, work as a team to resolve trouble tickets and calls regarding identification and resolution of network connectivity issues, software and hardware upgrades, and general maintenance of servers and peripherals.
- General systems operations, administration, maintenance, documentation, and reporting. Customer interaction is required in response to reported problems, defining requirements and data collection needs.
- Collaboration and coordination with outside organizations will be periodically necessary such as trouble ticket elevation to tier three support, and collaboration with development team to provide information and data for elevated trouble tickets.
- Provide technical support for software issues encountered by users.
- Manage the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems.
- Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns.
- Create and verify backups of data.
- Respond to and resolve help desk requests.
- Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution.
- Support infrastructure, including firewalls, databases, malware protection software and other processes.
- Review application logs.
- Install and test computer-related equipment.
- Update systems documentation.
- Perform systems performance monitoring, systems availability monitoring, and patching.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma with 1 or more years of related experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot networking, Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Fully proficient in the use of PCs and all programs included in the Microsoft Office application suite.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Current Security+ certification or be able to obtain Security+ and environmental (Windows, Linux, AWS) certifications as per DOD 8570 within 6 months of hire date.
- Must be able to obtain DOJ clearance to access the FBI Campus - CJIS Site, in Clarksville, WV.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
- Current IT security or technical certifications
- Linux experience
- Experience with AWS cloud services and automation
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Original Posting:September 3, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma and at least one year of related experience
- Ability to troubleshoot networking, Linux, and Windows operating systems
- Proficiency with PCs and the Microsoft Office application suite
- Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
- Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain Security+ and required DOD 8570 environmental certifications within six months of hire
- Ability to obtain DOJ clearance for access to the FBI Campus CJIS site in Clarksburg, West Virginia
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Current IT security or technical certifications
- Linux experience
- Experience with AWS cloud services and automation
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
