Systems Administrator
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Systems Administrator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills to join a mission-focused enterprise IT program in Chantilly, VA. This is an opportunity for you to use your multi-disciplinary expertise to support production of multimedia products in the planning, development, testing, certification, implementation, and maintenance of current and future Apple and Windows based multimedia systems, applications, and networks crossing multiple domains.
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, submit your resume to us today!
In this role you will:
- Take initiative and exercise resourcefulness to identify, research, and resolve technical problems, and provide support to other mission support systems while using your stellar customer service and interpersonal skills to work with multiple levels of stakeholders,
- Install, upgrade, and maintain operating systems and applications,
- Provide supporting data and documentation for systems and applications accreditation processes and change requests,
- Verify system, application, and configuration changes through testing and change management processes,
- Collaborate with the Tier 3 development and security teams to share and obtain information on routine and non-routine maintenance, and troubleshoot common systems, and their interactions with command systems infrastructure,
- Manage device management software in a mixed environment of MacOS and Windows operating systems,
- Create and administer Apple operating system installation and application packages, and provide patch management for applications and servers,
- Create and update scripts using PowerShell and Bash,
- Configure, test, and implement requirements in accordance with Government IT security policies,
- Review incidents, identify problems, apply problem solving, diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, and address them to resolution,
- Assist with asset inventory, to include lifting and moving equipment.
Required Security Clearance:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of work experience, additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Experience with CentOS Linux system administration
- Experience creating and updating scripts using PowerShell and Bash
- Experience providing Systems Administration specializing in Apple hardware and MacOS operating systems or willingness to learn
- Ability to conduct physical inventories, which may include lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs.
** The posted salary range is based on Leidos job code architecture and does not reflect individual program/contract budgets. This position has the ability to offer a higher salary for fully cleared candidates who meet the position’s posted requirements. **
Original Posting:May 1, 2025
For 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.
Pay Range:Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
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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