System Administrator

Leidos, Inc.
Chantilly, VA, United States
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$73,450.0 - $132,775.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) IP Addressing IP Address Management Network Troubleshooting Network Administration System Testing Information Technology

Job description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a System Administrator to support the Intelligence Community in providing technical support for the customer’s system test and integration lab, and customer production environment. The System Administrator provides hand-on support for the IT infrastructure and technical assistance and support as needed to on-site administrators supporting the other two environments., * DNS Configuration and Management:

  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot DNS zones, records, and resolution policies using the Infoblox application.
  • Perform DNS zone transfers, updates, and changes as required by business needs.
  • DHCP and IP Address Management:
  • Oversee IP address allocation and management, ensuring efficient usage and accurate records.
  • Implement IPAM strategies for efficient IP space management, including subnetting and supernetting.
  • Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Monitor the performance and health of DNS and DHCP services, addressing issues promptly.
  • Generate regular reports on DNS and IP address utilization, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
  • Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
  • Assist in auditing DNS and IPAM configurations to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Troubleshooting and Support:

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM-related issues.
  • Work closely with other network and security teams to resolve complex networking issues.
  • Documentation and Training:
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM configurations and processes.
  • Train and support junior network administrators and other IT staff.

Requirements

  • Required Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly
  • Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.
  • Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • The ideal candidate will have either System Administration background, networking background, or extensive experience in managing and configuring DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI). Candidates with System Administration and networking backgrounds will be properly trained to perform their day-to-day duties.

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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