• Senior Systems Administrator

    Leidos (Laurel, MD)


    Description

    Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for a **Senior Systems Administrator** in our **National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)** . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At **Leidos** , we offer **competitive benefits** , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. **Join us and make a difference in National Security!

    Job Summary:

    Our LOE program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Clickhere (https://careers.leidos.com/search/jobs?q=pdsii&ns\_job\_category=pdsii-jobs) to learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”

     

    Seeking a motivated systems Administrator to provide support for mission operations support of Defensive Cybersecurity. This role’s primary support is to Blue Team missions with opportunities to support Red, Hunt and JCMA missions as required.

    Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

    + **Mission Focus** :

    + Support operator laptop builds and software installation and configurations.

    + Support the Cyber Range and Lab environments by providing systems administration and automation in support of operator training, mimicking customer systems, and prototype development.

    + Develop scripts to automate the initialization and maintenance of environments

    + Be part of a team developing innovative solutions to improve mission capabilities.

    + Work directly with the customer in a highly collaborative, integrated fast-paced environment using leading technologies.

    + Provide mentorship to other team members and be open to learning to techniques and tools from other team members.

    + Leverage skills to look for areas for process improvement and suggest solutions

    + **Technical Proficiency** : Demonstrated experience with Windows systems administration, Linux systems administration. Systems integration experience, experience with PXE boot. Experience with scripting (Bash, Ansible, Python, Powershell). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools experience with Teraform preferred. Cybersecurity experience (Systems Vulnerability Analysis, Adversary Emulation). Experience creating SOPs and documenting installation instructions.

    + **Qualifications** : Bachelor's degree plus nine (9) to twelve (12) years of relevant systems administration/engineering experience.

    + **Security Clearance** : Active **TS/SCI with Polygraph** required to be considered for this role.

    + **Desirable Skills** : Knowledge of, Ansible, Python, Bash Scripting, and Splunk.

     

    At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!

     

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    Original Posting:

    June 3, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

     

    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-00160242

    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.