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The Defense Sector, Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is seeking an early career system administrator to join our team. Are you a tech enthusiast with a passion for ensuring the seamless operation of classified environments? We're not just looking for technical expertise; we value a positive attitude, adaptability to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a reliable troubleshooter, adept at handling multiple priorities with excellent coping skills. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you're self-managed and customer focused. This position is located at Warner Robins, GA.
In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, maintaining, and enhancing our architecture, ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements, and guaranteeing continuity of operations. Grow your career with us. At Leidos, we recognize the value of having a high-performing workforce and are committed to providing opportunities for employees by encouraging career growth and movement across the enterprise. We view career development as a partnership between employees, managers, and the company with a focus on building skills and experiences through internal mobility. To support career development, we offer a variety of resources in addition to training and educational opportunities within an inclusive environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, bonus points for Linux experience.
- Embrace new technologies to meet evolving requirements.
- Contribute to system design, hardware/software implementation, and overall system support.
- Document system configurations and baselines.
- Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
- Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI.
- Handle ticket load and prioritization of daily on-site support and troubleshooting.
- Work on multiple projects, either as a team member or occasionally leading a project.
- Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand-alone environment.
- Ensure the proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials.
- Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on server and workstations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two 2 years of System Administrator experience.
- Current DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
- DoD Directive 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification. (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework requirements for Windows and Linux systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interface effectively with security agencies, customers, and management.
- Manage multiple networks in a dynamic, demanding environment.
Preferred Quals:
- Previous experience in a classified collateral environment / SCI.
- System Administrator experience in a similarly sized organization.
- Understanding of network concepts, Type 1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE), and cybersecurity tools.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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:February 27, 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.
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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.
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