Senior System Administrator
About The Position
Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to support the implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure. You will manage day-to-day system operations across client/server, storage, network, mobile, and virtual environments while diagnosing technical problems and supporting reliable system performance. You will administer UNIX, Linux, Windows, and virtual operating environments; support escalated technical issues; configure network components; implement operating-system enhancements; and provide detailed technical analysis to agency management and internal customers. Reliable IT infrastructure requires experienced administrators who can move beyond routine operations to diagnose complex problems, support escalated issues, maintain system integrity, and improve performance. As a Senior System Administrator, you will help ensure critical IT systems remain available, reliable, secure, and responsive to operational needs.
Requirements
- TS/SCI with Polygraph at the time of Application, to be considered for the position.
- Ten (10) years of System Administration experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) additional years of System Administration experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
- Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor and support day-to-day operations across client/server, storage, network, mobile, and related devices.
- Configure and manage UNIX, Linux, Windows, virtual, and other applicable operating-system environments.
- Install and load operating-system software, troubleshoot system issues, and maintain system integrity.
- Configure network components and implement operating-system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
- Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system-capacity analysis and planning.
- Support security and STE/STN compliance of system software and hardware as required.
- Provide in-depth troubleshooting of IT systems.
- Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
- Provide Tier 1 Help Desk and Tier 2 escalation support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
- Support dispatch-system and hardware problems and remain engaged through resolution.
- Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
- Communicate system status, technical issues, and resolution progress to agency management and internal customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
