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# Principal Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Domain Name System (DNS), Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Atlassian Tools, Patch Management
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/366245/principal-systems-administrator-virginia-va-mclean

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree with 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.\n
 * Must have an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph, to be considered\n
 * In-depth of experience with Windows 2012/2016\n
 * Significant experience with Active Directory and DNS\n
 * Significant experience with hardening Windows environments\n
 * Demonstrated experience with Scripting/Automation\n
 * Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment\n
 * Experience with server patch management methodologies\n
 * Familiarity working with Window's PowerShell. \n
 * Experience working with Jira and Confluence.\n
 * Significant experience working in an Agile environment\n
 * Significant experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives.\n

## Description

The Principal Systems Administrator will support the design, development and deployment of products, tools and capabilities in support of a dynamic customer enterprise. This role performs System Administration tasks on a customer's system that supports mission needs and coordination requirements. This individual will work in a team environment and coordinate with appropriate elements to effectively meet design, development, deployment, and monitoring/securing objectives.