Title: Systems Administrator/Engineer
Location: Washington, DC Navy Yard
Clearance: Top Secret
Leidos is looking for a strong systems administrator to become part of our team at the Washington Navy Yard location.
This Top Secret cleared Systems Administrator/Engineer will work as part of a team responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining systems hardware and software and related infrastructures. The individual will work closely with the Information Assurance team to ensure that all systems are compliant with DISA standards. The individual in this position will work as part of a team to evaluate and recommend new technologies and to enhance current capabilities of established networked systems. .
Primary Responsibilities:
Set up and administer accounts as well as maintain system documentation
Work as part of a team responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining systems hardware and software and related infrastructures.
Work as part of a team to evaluate and recommend new technologies and to enhance current capabilities of established networked systems.
Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems.
Perform System Administrator duties on the current networks. Provide system requirements development, Plan, design, and evaluate various components of a networked system.
Will be responsible for setting up and maintaining multiple computers systems.
Provide technical analyses of network challenges and problems and be able to develop/implement technical solutions
Works with development team with enhancements to the systems.
Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing.
Work closely with the Information Assurance team to ensure that all systems are compliant with DISA standards.
Install system wide software and implement critical system patches
Administers and/or oversees systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules which are critical to the success of programs.
Coordinate installation and development of strategy, design and implementation.
Maintaining system documentation
Perform diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems.
Tuning system performance
Participate in the creation of the overall management plan
Installing system wide software
May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to more junior personnel.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of prior experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
Current Security+ or CISSP certification and current Server+ or equivalent certification and operating system certification or training.
Possess network certifications and training required for Information Assurance Workforce improvement Program (DoD 8570.01M) compliance at the IAT-II level.
Familiar with Windows (Linux environments a plus).
Preferred Qualifications:
Comfortable working at a customer site in a lab environment.
Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and strong communication skills.
VMware virtualization of desktops, applications and servers experience ,
Active TS/SCI clearance.
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Original Posting:August 26, 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
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior experience; additional experience may substitute for the degree
- Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
- Current Security+ or CISSP certification
- Current Server+ or equivalent certification
- Operating system certification or training
- Network certifications and training meeting DoD 8570.01M IAT-II requirements
- Familiarity with Windows environments
- Linux experience
- VMware virtualization experience for desktops, applications, and servers
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical analysis skills
- Comfort working at a customer site in a lab environment
- Active TS/SCI clearance
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.
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