Description
Leidos Corporate Information Security team, reporting through the Digital sector, is seeking an early career System Administrator to join our team.
In this role, you'll play a key part in contributing to hardware and software implementation and overall infrastructure support within a classified environment. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements, and guaranteeing continuity of operations.
What We Value:
We're not just looking for technical expertise; we value a positive attitude, motivation to learn, collaborative nature, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a reliable troubleshooter, adept at handling multiple priorities, someone who is resourceful and able to cope with shifting demands. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you're self-managed and customer focused.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and network devices; some Linux experience is highly preferred
- Embrace new technologies to meet evolving requirements
- Contribute to hardware/software implementation, and overall infrastructure support
- Document system configurations and baselines
- Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space
- Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI
- Handle ticket load and prioritization of daily on-site support and troubleshooting
- Work on multiple projects, either as a team member or occasionally leading a project
- Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand-alone environment
- Ensure the proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials
- Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on server and workstations
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of System Administrator experience. Equivalent relevant years of experience and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree
- Current Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
- DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
- Experience managing multiple air-gapped laboratory based systems within a dynamic, demanding environment
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework environments and requirements for Windows and Linux systems
- Experience with desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in support of providing the highest level of customer service
- Ability to interface effectively with security agencies, customers, and management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a classified Collateral environment / SAP / SCI
- System Administrator experience in a similarly sized organization
- Understanding of network concepts, Type 1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE), and cybersecurity tools
- Knowledge of securely configuring network equipment (switches and firewalls)
Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00