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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator/Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Documentation, Desktop Computing, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Software Requirements Analysis, VMware Virtualization, Computer Networking Systems, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3E920FA8A2094027BEE9B86B8945A55E/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of prior experience.Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree. * Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance. * Current Security+ or CISSP certification and current Server+ or equivalent certification and operating system certification or training. * Possess network certifications and training required for Information Assurance Workforce improvement Program (DoD 8570.01M) compliance at the IAT-II level. * Familiar with Windows (Linux environments a plus)., * Comfortable working at a customer site in a lab environment. * Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and strong communication skills. * VMware virtualization of desktops, applications and servers experience , * Active TS/SCI clearance. ## Description This Top Secret cleared Systems Administrator/Engineer will work as part of a team responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining systems hardware and software and related infrastructures. The individual will work closely with the Information Assurance team to ensure that all systems are compliant with DISA standards. The individual in this position will work as part of a team to evaluate and recommend new technologies and to enhance current capabilities of established networked systems. ., * Set up and administer accounts as well as maintain system documentation * Work as part of a team responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining systems hardware and software and related infrastructures. * Work as part of a team to evaluate and recommend new technologies and to enhance current capabilities of established networked systems. * Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems. * Perform System Administrator duties on the current networks. Provide system requirements development, Plan, design, and evaluate various components of a networked system. * Will be responsible for setting up and maintaining multiple computers systems. * Provide technical analyses of network challenges and problems and be able to develop/implement technical solutions * Works with development team with enhancements to the systems. * Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing. * Work closely with the Information Assurance team to ensure that all systems are compliant with DISA standards. * Install system wide software and implement critical system patches * Administers and/or oversees systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules which are critical to the success of programs. * Coordinate installation and development of strategy, design and implementation. * Maintaining system documentation * Perform diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems. * Tuning system performance * Participate in the creation of the overall management plan * Installing system wide software * May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to more junior personnel. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age! ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1443-how-lufthansa-industry-solutions-is-preparing-for-the-quantum-age) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)