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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Backup Devices, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management, Command Prompt, System Configuration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Networking Hardware, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Network Diagrams, Routing, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, System Testing, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Software Technical Review, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Patch Management, Data Management, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** November 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88764110/1 ## About the Role Clearance Required: Must be eligible for TS/SCI. Minimum Secret to start. * Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may substitute for a degree. * Minimum of 7 years of Windows systems administration experience, including 3 years in a senior or technical lead role. * Minimum of 5 years of experience with Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and core Windows enterprise services. * Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance or current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance within 365 days from hire date. * Strong experience with Microsoft Hyper-V, virtual machines, clustering, storage, and Windows Server 2022/2025. * Working knowledge networking, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls. * Experience with PowerShell scripting, automation, and Windows command-line tools. * Experience supporting monitoring, logging, patch management, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. * Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, IAVA remediation, STIG compliance, and system hardening. * Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and security configuration standards. * Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, support system integration, and maintain technical documentation and SOPs. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts, mentor junior administrators, work across engineering teams, and independently resolve technical challenges. * Experience following configuration management, change control, and system maintenance processes. * Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Must meet applicable DoD 8140 certification and qualification requirements for the assigned work role. Preferred Quals: * Experience supporting DoD integration and testing environments. * Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. * Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2025, Hyper-V high-availability clustering, and enterprise storage solutions. * Experience with data center installations, including rack-and-stack, cabling, power, and out-of-band management. * Experience integrating Windows and Linux systems with Cisco networking, firewalls, and secure remote access. * Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Acceptance Testing (SAT), and technical design reviews. * Experience leading infrastructure deployments, developing installation procedures, and improving system administration processes. ## Description The selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring and administrating systems, applications, and processes to ensure issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. This role also includes supporting servers, as well as performing security management and application performance optimization activities in an environment made up of window Hyper-Server hosts, Windows and Linux servers, and network devices. Additional responsibilities include: * Serve as a senior technical SME responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise IT infrastructure. * Lead the installation, administration, and troubleshooting of Windows Server, Linux, Hyper-V clusters, virtual machines, and storage systems. * Manage core enterprise services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, NPS, and PKI. * Oversee system monitoring, logging, patch management, backups, disaster recovery, and endpoint security. * Lead complex troubleshooting efforts involving servers, virtualization, networking, authentication, and application performance. * Manage vulnerability remediation, IAVAs, STIG compliance, security scanning, and patching in accordance with DoD requirements. * Work with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls, address findings, and support RMF and ATO activities. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, system configurations, network diagrams, and recovery procedures. * Lead system integration, testing, and deployment activities to meet operational and cybersecurity requirements. * Mentor junior personnel, review configurations, and provide technical guidance. * Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and program teams to resolve technical issues and meet project milestones. * Identify and recommend improvements to system performance, reliability, security, and infrastructure efficiency. * Monitor system health, manage outages, identify technical risks, and communicate status to program leadership. * Support technical design reviews, trade studies, system testing, and configuration management activities. * Ensure system changes follow approved change control, documentation, testing, and security review processes. * Independently manage complex technical tasks, make informed decisions, and lead infrastructure efforts with minimal supervision.