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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. System Administrator - VDI - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Gambrills, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Linux, Desktop Virtualization, Issue Tracking Systems, Linux Servers, Local Security Policy, Networking Basics, Solaris (Operating System), Subsystems, TCP/IP, Virtual Environment, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/sr-system-administrator-vdi-36396c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and/or 8+ years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree. * Windows, Linux, and Solaris Server experience with an expertise in at least one. * Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices * Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI is required for this position. * Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce, * Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired. * Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus. * Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow * ITIL v3 Foundation certified If 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. ## Description The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a System Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Ft Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)., * Provide Senior level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment. * Lead as the Subject Matter Expert on all VDI related issues/needs. * Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages. * Be able to work in a rapid paced environment at times. * Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements. * Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed. * Interacts with Tier III support and evaluates vendor products. * Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. * Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures. * Application of security settings and other commercial best * Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)