Systems Administrator (Senior)

Description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator (Senior) to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports, designs, maintains and monitors internal and external networks.
• Implements and manages all systems, applications, security and network configurations.
• Resolves network performance issues and establishes a disaster recovery plan. Recommends upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment.
• Provides technical support and guidance to users.
• Relies on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals.
• This position will require privileged access and DODM 8570.01M restrictions will apply.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM or engineering discipline required and 10 years related professional experience OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM or engineering discipline required and 8 years related professional experience
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high performance team environment.
• Group Policy design and configuration
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of virtualization as it applies to users environments, operating systems, and network appliances
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies
• Working knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with IL4 and above network environments/systems
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environments
• Working knowledge in the following programming languages:
• Bash scripting, Python
• Must have CCNA, Security , CCDE, or DoD 8140 Advanced Proficiency
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired.
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command
• Experience with Defensive Cyber Operations (SSC/SZWO) program office
  

Original Posting Date: 2025-02-14
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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