Systems Administrator

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a cleared Systems Administrator to support the Air Force Research Lab, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, and other DoD missions within the Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area of the Defense Sector. This role involves designing and building laboratory infrastructure, maintaining systems, adhering to security guidelines, and supporting laboratory experimentation. The position is based in our Beavercreek, OH offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, system administration or related field and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 0-2 years of experience in above mentioned technical fields. (An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Experience with scripting in bash and PowerShell.
• Experience managing systems in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally from informal one-on-one discussions or in a small group environment.
• Work well within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within a dynamic work environment, ability to handle multiple tasks at once (multi-task).
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certificates to systems administration work (Ex: CompTIA Security+, Network+, Server+, CCNA, RHCSA).
• Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban.
• Familiar with DHCP, DNS, Certificate Authority, PXE, Active Directory, Linux Identity Management (RHEL idm, FreeIPA), and other tools.
• Experience working with virtualization technologies (Proxmox preferred).
• Experience with security scanning, monitoring, and patching in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with live and virtual constructive environments to understand complex systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with DoD systems and environments (STIG, FIPS, CUI processing, etc).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as docker or podman.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience standing up and maintaining environments in limited or offline environments.
• Strong understanding of networking and how to build and configure a complex lab network.
• Prior experience working with the DoD NKE.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SIL systems and infrastructure for complex networks.
• Document and communicate proposed solutions with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
• Stay up to date on security, system, and management best practices and technologies.
• Participate in network and infrastructure design and review to ensure delivery of quality products and enhance skillsets.
• Maintain security patches, user management, etc., in accordance with Leidos, government, and contract requirements.

Benefits

• Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place.
• We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success.
• We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably.
• Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
• Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

What This Job Offers

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