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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Security Certified Practitioner - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Comptia Cloud+, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, Program Optimization, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Issue Tracking Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Log Analysis, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Open Source Intelligence, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Salesforce.Com, Software Configuration Management, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Oracle Linux, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Scripting, Network Storage, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, IT Architecture, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Patch Management, Puppet, Comptia Linux+, Devsecops, Cisco, Docker, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/alexandria/5b65d0c0-608d-4721-af91-b2d1c706084b ## About the Role Triage CentOS Writing Ansible Teamwork Equities PowerCLI Scripting Operations Management Automation Innovation Unix Shell ServiceNow Market Data Prioritization Issue Tracking CompTIA Linux+ Detail Oriented Windows Servers Data Collection Remedial Action Server Patching Virtual Desktops Operating Systems Technical Support Microsoft Windows CompTIA Security+ Microsoft Servers Customer Inquiries Windows PowerShell Root Cause Analysis Process Improvement Amazon Web Services GIAC Certifications Azure Cloud Services Linux Administration IT Service Management System Administration VMware Virtualization Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ubuntu (Operating System) IAT Level II Certification VMware Certified Associate Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Software Configuration Management VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Chef (Configuration Management Tool) Apple Certified Support Professional Puppet (Configuration Management Tool) Systems Security Certified Practitioner GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), * Foundational knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud services and the cloud ecosystem. * Familiarity with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions such as Dell VXRail. * Experience with Tier 2 system administration of server operating systems such as Linux (CentOS, RHEL, or Ubuntu) and Microsoft Server (2012 R2/2016). * Familiarity with supporting virtual desktops running Linux, Microsoft Windows, and/or MacOS. * Experience with Scripting/Automation through Linux Shell scripts, PowerShell, PowerCLI, or other scripting languages. * Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment. * Experience with log reviews, incident analysis, and identification of issue trends. * Experience with server patch management methodologies. * Time management skills with the ability to work within an IT Service Management/ticketing system (ServiceNow) independently. * Ability to triage and properly classify incidents and prioritize work efforts accordingly. * Strong oral and written communications skills. * Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results. * Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP). Clearance * Due to the nature of the government contracts, we support, US Citizenship is required. * Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain an maintain a polygraph. Education/Experience * The candidate must have bachelor's degree with 8 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience, associate's with 10 years, or high school diploma with 12 years. Preferred Qualifications * Certification relating to VMware (VCA/VCP), Microsoft Server Administration (MCSA), Linux Administration (Linux+), or Mac Administration (ACSP) a plus. * Experience with Ansible, Satellite, Puppet, Chef, a plus. ## Description Leidos is seeking a System Administrator to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. This role requires an individual that has technical experience with administering Linux and Windows servers within a VMware virtual environment. This individual should be detail oriented in order to capture customer inquiries appropriately. This role is responsible for interacting with other administrators to handle service inquiries and problems. Duties include examining customer problems and suggesting and implementing appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair or return to service. This role analyzes recurring problems and initiates solutions for preventing reoccurrence and analyzes existing infrastructure for tuning/performance enhancements. The individual will provide systems and software operations and maintenance support in a large, multi-enclave enterprise environment. This individual will work in a team environment to ensure mission needs are met and ensure functionality of capabilities of customers. Individuals in this role may be required to perform technical software configuration, rebooting, and other remedial actions on customer servers. Primary Tasks * Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems. * Provide technical support, administration, and monitoring of Linux, Microsoft, and Mac systems within a VMware virtual environment. * Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems from enterprise-wide application/system problems. * Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements. * Develop solutions to complex technical issues. * Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for Root Cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives. * Support customer requirements in a 24/7/365 environment and be able to provide on-call support during outages occurring after hours. * Update operations and monitoring documentation for 24/7/365 Operations Watch personnel., Equities Operations Management Automation Innovation Resilience Reliability Market Data Ancient History System Integrity Operating Systems Help Desk Support Quality Assurance System Optimization Security Engineering Resource Utilization System Configuration System Administration Operational Efficiency Bash (Scripting Language) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Automation with Python Google IT Support Salesforce Admin Salesforce Developer Linux Server Systems Engineer Leidos Bethesda, MD*On-Site Unix Linux CI/CD Ansible Auditing Equities PowerCLI Scripting Hardening DevSecOps Pipelines Operations Management Automation Innovation Resilience Kubernetes Unix Shell Scalability Reliability Market Data Test Design Log Analysis Oracle Linux Observability Linux Servers Cyber Security Systems Design CompTIA Cloud+ Virtualization System Testing Risk Management Authentications Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration Server Patching Network Storage Ancient History Computer Science Containerization System Lifecycle Virtual Desktops Security Testing Technical Issues Security Controls Operating Systems Agile Methodology Docker (Software) Change Management Microsoft Windows CompTIA Security+ Disaster Recovery Red Hat Satellite Windows PowerShell Technical Analysis Root Cause Analysis Systems Engineering Systems Integration Amazon Web Services System Requirements Engineering Support GIAC Certifications Functional Analysis Security Engineering Computer Engineering Lifecycle Management Performance Analysis CompTIA Security+ CE Information Assurance Requirements Analysis VMware Infrastructure Server Infrastructure Information Technology Hybrid Cloud Computing Technical Requirements Technical Communication Configuration Management Red Hat Enterprise Linux Open Source Intelligence Authorization (Computing) Engineering Documentation Ubuntu (Operating System) Infrastructure Automation Engineering Design Process VMware Certified Associate Backup and Recovery System Verification And Validation Infrastructure Architecture Infrastructure as Code (IaC) System Level Troubleshooting Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Identity And Access Management Technical Procedure Compliance Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Intrusion Detection And Prevention VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Chef (Configuration Management Tool) Puppet (Configuration Management Tool) Systems Security Certified Practitioner GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Automation with Python Linux System Administrator Leidos Alexandria, VA*On-Site Linux Triage CentOS Writing Ansible Teamwork Equities PowerCLI Scripting Operations Management Automation Innovation Unix Shell ServiceNow Market Data Prioritization Issue Tracking CompTIA Linux+ Detail Oriented Windows Servers Data Collection Remedial Action Server Patching Virtual Desktops Operating Systems Technical Support Microsoft Windows CompTIA Security+ Microsoft Servers Customer Inquiries Windows PowerShell Root Cause Analysis Process Improvement Amazon Web Services GIAC Certifications Azure Cloud Services Linux Administration IT Service Management System Administration VMware Virtualization Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ubuntu (Operating System) IAT Level II Certification VMware Certified Associate Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Software Configuration Management VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Chef (Configuration Management Tool) Apple Certified Support Professional Puppet (Configuration Management Tool) Systems Security Certified Practitioner GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Login | JoinContact ## Related Videos - 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