• Classified Area Systems Administrator

    Leidos (Bridgewater, VA)


    Description

    Are you a tech enthusiast with a passion for ensuring the seamless operation of classified environments?

     

    Leidos Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, aligned to our Defense Systems Sector, is looking for a skilled **Classified Area System Administrator** to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, maintaining, and enhancing our architecture, ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements, and guaranteeing continuity of operations. All of your work will be performed on site at our Bridgewater, VA office.

     

    **_Grow your career with us._** At Leidos, we recognize the value of having a high-performing workforce and are committed to providing opportunities for employees by encouraging career growth and movement across the enterprise. We view career development as a partnership between employees, managers, and the company with a focus on building skills and experiences through internal mobility. To support career development, we offer a variety of resources in addition to training and educational opportunities within an inclusive environment.

     

    What will you do in this role?

     

    + Report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and contribute to system design, hardware/software implementation, and overall infrastructure support.

    + Configure, administer, and maintain virtualized environments, specifically Hyper-V.

    + Oversee, troubleshoot, and configure Windows Server and Windows 11 systems.

    + Manage Windows Network Policy Server, DNS, and Active Directory services, Splunk, and ISE ensuring optimal performance and security.

    + Implement, configure, and maintain Cisco Routers, Switches, and Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems.

    + Implement, configure, and maintain encryption (TACLANE) devices.

    + Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

    + Troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues across systems, networks, and applications.

    + Collaborate with various IT staff to resolve issues with software, hardware, and network vendors/government entities as they arise.

    + Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, policies, and procedures.

    + Implement best practices for security, disaster recovery, and system redundancy.

    + Ensure the proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials.

     

    Basic Qualifications.

     

    + BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.

    + **Active DoD 8570 IAT II** baseline certification (Security+, GSEC, SSCP, etc).

    + **Secret Clearance required** with ability to obtain Top Secret.

    + Familiarity with DNS, RADIUS, Active Directory, and Virtualization of systems.

    + Experience with Cisco router and switch configurations.

    + Experience with Cisco Next-Generation Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Systems.

    + Windows Server and Windows 11 administration experience.

     

    Preferred Qualifications.

     

    + Professional Certifications (i.e. Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Splunk).

    + Top Secret Clearance.

    + Public Key Infrastructure configuration knowledge/experience.

    + 802.1x configuration knowledge/experience.

    + Experience with eMASS or other authorization tooling.

    + Splunk, CISCO ISE, ACAS, and Trellix (Formerly McAfee) experience.

    + Familiarity with TACLANE administration.

    Original Posting:

    May 19, 2025

    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    REQNUMBER: R-00159500

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.