Leidos · 16 hours ago
Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Poly
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $157K/yr
4+ years expLeidos is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join their team in supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure. This role involves hands-on administration, automation of deployment pipelines, and virtualization management in a high-security environment to ensure system reliability and compliance with security protocols.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows and/or Linux servers, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning
Design, implement, and manage pipeline automation for CI/CD processes using tools like Jenkins, Ansible, or similar to streamline deployments and operations
Manage VMware environments (e.g., vSphere, ESXi), including virtual machine provisioning, resource allocation, clustering, and disaster recovery
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis for hardware, software, and network-related problems
Ensure compliance with security standards, including vulnerability scanning, remediation, and audit support in a classified environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, security engineers) to integrate systems and automate workflows
Participate in on-call rotations, system upgrades, and capacity planning to support 24/7 operations
Document procedures, configurations, and best practices for knowledge sharing and continuity
Stay current with emerging technologies in systems administration, automation, and virtualization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a Masters degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance
Proven experience in systems administration for Windows and/or Linux environments
Hands-on experience with pipeline automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible) and/or VMware technologies (e.g., vSphere, vCenter)
Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks
Understanding of networking concepts, storage solutions, and cloud integration (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex issues in high-stakes environments
Excellent communication skills for team collaboration and documentation
CompTIA Security+ certification
Preferred
Certifications such as RHCE, MCSE, VCP (VMware Certified Professional)
Experience in DevOps practices, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), or infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)
Knowledge of federal security standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA) and experience in classified environments
Exposure to hybrid/multi-cloud setups or advanced virtualization features like NSX
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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