Systems Administrator

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Modernization group at Leidos has a career opening for a System Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Ft Meade, MD. The Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). The role involves providing senior-level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments, leading as a Subject Matter Expert, and providing strategic leadership and input with development partners. The administrator will also be responsible for onboarding new enclaves and environments, interacting with Tier III support, evaluating vendor products, and developing and monitoring policies and standards for computing resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linux server environment (Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree)
Windows, Linux, and Solaris Server experience with an expertise in at least one
Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices
Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI
Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce
Currently possess VCP-DCV; VCAP-DCA; VCP-desktop; and/or VCAP – Desktop admin

Nice To Haves

Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired
Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus
Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow
ITIL v3 Foundation certified

Responsibilities

Provide Senior level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment
Lead as the Subject Matter Expert on all VDI related issues/needs
Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages
Be able to work in a rapid paced environment at times
Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements
Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed
Interacts with Tier III support and evaluates vendor products
Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures
Application of security settings and other commercial best
Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff