Systems Administrator

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

9d • $59,150 - $106,925 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a cleared Systems Administrator for its Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area in the Defense Sector. The position is based in the Beavercreek, Ohio office and supports Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and other Department of Defense missions. The role supports a portfolio of programs through laboratory infrastructure design and buildout, systems administration and maintenance, implementation and maintenance of security requirements, hardware interfacing and integration, and laboratory experimentation.

The Systems Administrator implements and maintains Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) systems and infrastructure for complex networks, and works with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced technical environment. The role maintains systems in Linux and Windows environments, applies security patches, manages users, and performs other administration activities in accordance with Leidos, government, and contract requirements. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or a related field and 2 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree with 0–2 years of experience in the specified technical fields. An additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Experience scripting in Bash and PowerShell.
• Experience managing systems in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, from one-on-one discussions to small-group settings.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant systems administration certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Server+, CCNA, or RHCSA.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum or Kanban.
• Familiarity with DHCP, DNS, Certificate Authority, PXE, Active Directory, Linux Identity Management (RHEL IdM, FreeIPA), and related tools.
• Experience with virtualization technologies; Proxmox is preferred.
• Experience with security scanning, monitoring, and patching in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with live, virtual, and constructive environments for understanding complex systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with DoD systems and environments, including STIG, FIPS, and CUI processing.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience standing up and maintaining systems in limited or offline environments.
• Strong understanding of networking and building and configuring complex lab networks.
• Prior experience working with the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) systems and infrastructure for complex networks.
• Document and communicate proposed solutions to integrated, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Stay up to date on security, systems administration, and management best practices and technologies.
• Participate in network and infrastructure design and reviews to support quality product delivery and develop skills.
• Maintain security patches, perform user management, and support other systems administration activities in accordance with Leidos, government, and contract requirements.
• Support laboratory infrastructure design and buildout, systems administration and maintenance, security requirements, hardware interfacing and integration, and laboratory experimentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level