We are currently seeking a Veritas NetBackup Administrator to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Apply today to become part of the Leidos team that is assisting CESO as they migrate to a high security cloud environment by providing network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration.
This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.
Requires a TS/SCI US Government Security to start.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup infrastructure (Master Server, Media Servers, and Clients).
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and restore operations.
- Perform backup policy creation, scheduling, retention management, and lifecycle policies.
- Monitor backup job success rates and resolve failed backup issues promptly.
- Coordinate with infrastructure, storage, database, and application teams for backup requirements.
- Maintain backup documentation, operational procedures, and compliance reports.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of overall related experience with a Windows or Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
- An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
- Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.
- Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future
- Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of Linux and/or Windows server administration.
- Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.
- Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
- TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred
- Strong hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup 8.x / 9.x / 10.x.
- Experience with NetBackup Master Server and Media Server administration.
- Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, Exchange, SAP, or other enterprise application backups.
- Linux OS experience.
- Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts.
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Original Posting:August 6, 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 4+ years related experience with Windows or Linux server environments
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- DoD 8750 certification at least IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ce)
- Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup infrastructure (Master Server, Media Servers, Clients)
- Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning
- Strong understanding of Linux and/or Windows server administration
- Experience with application of security settings and DISA STIGs
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms
- Strong hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup 8.x / 9.x / 10.x
- Experience with NetBackup Master Server and Media Server administration
- Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, Exchange, or SAP enterprise application backups
- Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts
- TS/SCI with CI Poly (preferred) / candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in the future
- Prior experience with DISA and DISA support to mission partners
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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