Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Systems Administrator to work independently with minimal supervision providing systems administration for the Infrastructure and Deactivation & Remediation contractors at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management, monitoring and troubleshooting of the IT infrastructure.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform daily system administration, operation and maintenance support activities in support of a physical and virtual environment.
- Provide primary support and management of the IT server infrastructure and hosted systems, focusing on areas like Active Directory, permissions, storage, Group Policy, etc.
- Support first-tier technical staff with troubleshooting and the resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access.
- Analyze and resolve hardware and software problems for end users, with primary emphasis on server-related issues.
- Support System Administration of primary Omnissa/VMWare platforms across the site, among other technologies
- Works with hardware/software vendors to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Recommend hardware and software solutions to meet end user and IT needs.
- Support Cyber Security compliance and audit preparation in coordination with the Cyber Security Team.
- Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include into both operational and project objectives.
- Remain conversant with the industry’s computer security technology and practices with technical skills and applicable experience with related technologies.
- Define and document best practices, technical guides and support procedures
- Interact with cross functional project teams including Software Development, Helpdesk, User Support, Cyber Security, Software Quality Assurance, End-Users and Oversight.
- Participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation to ensure clear, concise and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution
- Remediate security vulnerabilities
- Communicates effectively via Microsoft Teams, email and phone.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a BA/BS in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) from an accredited university and preferably 2+ years of related experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must have exceptional analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include into both operational and project objectives.
- Remain conversant with the industry’s computer security technology and practices with technical skills and applicable experience with related technologies.
- Ability to read and perform complex software and infrastructure deployment instructions.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Server Operating Systems and/or Oracle, RHEL and Linux Operating Systems.
- Experience providing maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the computer systems and networks.
- Operational knowledge of Microsoft platforms and/or Linux; and network equipment and architectures.
- Must be able to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- DOE site experience
- Active DOE clearance
- Related industry-recognized certifications MCP, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, Network+ and/or VMware VCP preferred.
- Experience in the administration of shared resources
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:August 4, 2025For 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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