IT SysAdmin

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos, currently has an opening for a cleared Systems Administrator to work in our Beavercreek, OH offices. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Air Force Research Lab, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, and other DoD missions. Your role will be to support our diverse portfolio of programs through a combination of laboratory infrastructure design and buildout, maintaining systems, meeting and maintaining security guidelines, hardware interfacing and integration, and laboratory experimentation.

Implement and maintain SIL systems and infrastructure for complex network

Document and communicate proposed solutions with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast paced highly technical environment

Participate in network and infrastructure design and review to ensure delivery of quality products and enhance skillsets

in accordance with Leidos, government, and contract requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, system administration or related field and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 0-2 years of experience in above mentioned technical fields. (Must be a US Citizen

Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

Experience managing systems in both Linux and Windows environments

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally from informal one-on-one discussions or in a small group environment.

Work well within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Must be a US Citizen.

Relevant certificates to systems administration work (Ex: CompTIA Security+, Network+, Server+, CCNA, RHCSA)

Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban

Familiar with DHCP, DNS, Certificate Authority, PXE, Active Directory, Linux Identity Management (RHEL idm, FreeIPA), and other tools

Experience with security scanning, monitoring, and patching in Windows and Linux environments

Experience with live and virtual constructive environments to understand complex systems and troubleshooting

Strong understanding of networking and how to build and configure a complex lab network

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.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data

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