Systems Administrator

Leidos, Inc.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 133K

Job location

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Outlook
Unix
Computer Security
Data Integrity
Monitoring of Systems
Network Layer
System Center Operations Management
Microsoft Servers
System Center Configuration Manager
SharePoint
SQL Databases
Virtualization Technology
C4i
SolarWinds (Software)
Patch Management
Splunk
Wsus
VMware

Job description

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., * Maintain and optimize core enterprise services including Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, SCOM, VMware, UNIX systems, storage platforms, and backup environments

  • Perform daily system monitoring and health checks to ensure availability, integrity, and compliance with AF JWICS SOPs
  • Meet or exceed 99% availability targets across AD, DRA, SQL, ITSM, Exchange, SCCM, CDS, and security auditing tools
  • Document all system health, events, and actions in SolarWinds, Splunk, SharePoint, and ITSM

Backup, Recovery & Virtualization Support

  • Administer enterprise-level backup operations (AVAMAR), ensuring data integrity, restoral readiness, and compliance with JWICS directives
  • Support VMware-based virtualized environments, including server hosting, configuration, troubleshooting, and modernization
  • Conduct periodic restoral testing and maintain enterprise restoration procedures

Patch Management & Cyber Readiness

  • Manage enterprise patch distribution via SCCM, WSUS, and Tanium across ESCs and regional sites
  • Submit, track, and implement approved security patch changes in alignment with CCMP processes
  • Ensure zero vulnerability incidents through proactive analysis, testing, and compliance tracking
  • Provide monthly vulnerability and patching reports to Government leads and the COR

Active Directory Standardization & Governance

  • Oversee enterprise-level AD replication, schema changes, and OU hierarchy management
  • Administer and optimize NetIQ DRA for standardized directory operations
  • Maintain privileged account oversight, permissions auditing, and GPO governance
  • Develop and maintain enterprise AD SOPs, policies, and training materials

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

  • Develop, publish, and maintain enterprise SOPs across all supported services
  • Provide informal training to Government personnel on Windows, UNIX, and emerging technologies
  • Participate in bi-weekly "Tech Talks" with ESCs and regional sites to synchronize enterprise operations
  • Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve complex system issues across hardware, software, and network layers

Requirements

  • Bachelor'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 experience
  • Active 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 SharePoint
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and analytical skills

Benefits & conditions

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

About the company

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. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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