Senior Network Administrator

Senior Network AdministratorThe Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has a career opening for a Senior Network Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is 100% on the customer site at Fort Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Works independently to perform configuration of assets to include switches, load balancers, routers, and FirewallsPerform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco Juniper, and Dell network assets.Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts accurately and timelyComplete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures as required.Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network architecture upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availabilityImplement recurring security requirements on network devicesCommunicate with external partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.Provide architectural and topology recommendations where efficiencies can be made.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 8+ years of overall related experience, or additional years of experience will suffice in lieu of degreeActive DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI.At least 3 years Linux and/or Windows familiarityCurrently possess DoD 8140 certification supporting Network Operations Specialist (e.g. SEC+, CEH, etc.)Currently possess CCNA/CCNP or equivalent OR the ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of start date.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.Experience with a ticketing system such as BM, Service Now, ITSM or Remedy.ITIL v3 Foundation certifiedExperience working with virtual environments.GSMOIf 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.