Systems Administrator

Step into a role where your expertise directly strengthens the Air Force’s intelligence enterprise across the Indo‑Pacific. As a Systems Administrator supporting PACAF A2Y at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, you’ll operate at the center of a globally distributed mission, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical JWICS‑connected systems. You’ll join a team trusted to sustain and modernize enterprise‑level services—from Active Directory and Exchange to virtualization, backups, patching, and cross‑domain solutions—while shaping the technical standards that keep PACAF’s intelligence operations mission‑ready. This is an opportunity to apply technical skill, influence enterprise architecture, and support operators across the Pacific in a role where system uptime isn’t just a metric—it’s a strategic advantage.What You’ll DoEnterprise Systems Administration & ReliabilityMaintain and optimize core enterprise services including Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, SCOM, VMware, UNIX systems, storage platforms, and backup environmentsPerform daily system monitoring and health checks to ensure availability, integrity, and compliance with AF JWICS SOPsMeet or exceed 99% availability targets across AD, DRA, SQL, ITSM, Exchange, SCCM, CDS, and security auditing toolsDocument all system health, events, and actions in SolarWinds, Splunk, SharePoint, and ITSMBackup, Recovery & Virtualization SupportAdminister enterprise‑level backup operations (AVAMAR), ensuring data integrity, restoral readiness, and compliance with JWICS directivesSupport VMware‑based virtualized environments, including server hosting, configuration, troubleshooting, and modernizationConduct periodic restoral testing and maintain enterprise restoration proceduresPatch Management & Cyber ReadinessManage enterprise patch distribution via SCCM, WSUS, and Tanium across ESCs and regional sitesSubmit, track, and implement approved security patch changes in alignment with CCMP processesEnsure zero vulnerability incidents through proactive analysis, testing, and compliance trackingProvide monthly vulnerability and patching reports to Government leads and the CORActive Directory Standardization & GovernanceOversee enterprise‑level AD replication, schema changes, and OU hierarchy managementAdminister and optimize NetIQ DRA for standardized directory operationsMaintain privileged account oversight, permissions auditing, and GPO governanceDevelop and maintain enterprise AD SOPs, policies, and training materialsTechnical Leadership & CollaborationDevelop, publish, and maintain enterprise SOPs across all supported servicesProvide informal training to Government personnel on Windows, UNIX, and emerging technologiesParticipate in bi‑weekly “Tech Talks” with ESCs and regional sites to synchronize enterprise operationsTroubleshoot, isolate, and resolve complex system issues across hardware, software, and network layersBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience (additional years of experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree).2+ years of C4I systems administration experienceActive TS/SCI clearance (required on day one)DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II (Security+)Strong understanding of DoD information security policies (COMPUSEC, INFOSEC, MLS)Experience with Air Force intelligence systems (GALE, GCCS)Proficiency with Microsoft Server environments, VMware, Exchange, Outlook, and SharePointExcellent communication, customer service, and analytical skillsDABAOPP1If 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:June 9, 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: Honolulu, HIType: Full time