Systems Administrator

Leidos is seeking a System Administrator to be part of a team responsible for the implementation of quick turnaround desktop, video, and voice hardware and software requirements. The position requires excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. The candidate must be able to work in a high-energy environment and adapt to shifting priorities.Primary ResponsibilitiesMust possess the ability to coordinate multiple engineering projects simultaneouslyPerform technical assessment of customer defined requirementsDesign and develop technical modifications or reconfigurations interfacing with customers and members of the technical teamPerform switch port analysis availability and enable port(s) following all port security protocolsPerform optimization and maintenance of workstations and virtual environmentsProvide updates to engineering designs and technical documentationSupport site expansions working collaboratively with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to adding new desktop equipment or perform recaps/upgrades to existing equipmentReview technical design documentation in order to integrate new equipment for site expansionsConduct a technical site survey in order to assess site expansion needs and implement the optimal technical solutionReview the current site network infrastructure baseline in order to proactively verify feasibility of expansion requirementsEnsure adherence to project procedures and security guidelines when providing remote and site support services to external partnersDevelop and implement system repeatable installation and test proceduresSecondary Responsibilities:Address and resolve technical problems of moderate complexity relating to the installation of hardware, peripheral devices, and network connectivityResponsible for the installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of desktop and peripheral hardware devices consisting of workstations, monitors, VoIP phones, printers, and desktop video teleconferencing equipment both on-site and off-site customer locationsPerform software installations and troubleshoot issues Perform de-installation of equipment / decommission site servicesHands-on experience with physical network cable installation and managementTravel: May require occasional travel throughout the WMA or continental U.S.Basic Qualifications: Requires BS degree and must have at least 4 years of prior relevant experience or 8 years of experience in lieu of degreeClearance: Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/Poly to be consideredStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsEffectively complete engineering projects with nominal directionDay-to-day fluency using Microsoft Active Directory to manage policies and user objectsExperience troubleshooting, administering, and using Microsoft Windows Enterprise 10 (imaging and basic configurations)* As a condition of employment, this position requires the candidate pass both a customer required medical and psychological screeningPreferred Qualifications:Possess and maintain one of the following certifications: MTA-IT, A +, Network +, or Security +.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:September 23, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.SummaryLocation: Reston, VAType: Full time