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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Mid/Sr System Administrator

Leidos mid full-time

Salary

$92,300 - $166,850 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Mid/Sr System Administrator to join our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The successful candidate will provide system administration support for a large, complex network environment with geographically distributed systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Installing applications, administrating systems and processes, and ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner
  • Ensuring server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently
  • Performing security management and application performance optimization functions
  • Administration and sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information
  • Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations
  • Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues
  • Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re-work solutions
  • Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments
  • Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades

The role requires:

  • Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience
  • Experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end-users and technical staff
  • Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory
  • Experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions
  • Familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus, Red Hat, and VMWare
  • Solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards
  • Experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support occasional day or short-duration travel
  • TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required

We offer a competitive salary range of $92,300.00 - $166,850.00, as well as benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Python scripting
  • PowerShell
  • PowerCLI
  • PKI systems
  • HSMs
  • NTP for synchronization

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Annapolis-Junction-MD/Mid-Sr-System-Administrator_R-00188726

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