Leidos
Systems Administrator
Leidos, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Description
Are you ready for your next challenge?
Leidos Digital Modernization team is looking for a skilled
Systems Administrator
to support and execute both virtual and physical deployments within our production environment. As the Systems Administrator, this role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including managing ESXi Hypervisors, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and overseeing essential upgrades to our server infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of thriving in a collaborative team setting.
If you have…
Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or in a related field.
Proven experience with enterprise domain controller and server management
Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly ESXi and VDI.
Familiarity with operating system deployment, management, and troubleshooting.
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of security compliance standards, particularly in a DoD environment.
If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply and help us enhance our infrastructure and service delivery!
This position is
100% onsite at
our customer site in Norfolk, VA
.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret with Top Secret eligibility to start.
What will you do in this role?
Deployment and Upgrades: Execute and support the deployment of both virtual and physical server infrastructures, including ESXi Hypervisor and VDI environments. Manage system enhancements and enterprise Life Cycle Management (LCM) evolutions.
Documentation: Create, modify, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instruction documentation to ensure clarity and compliance in operational processes.
VDI Management: Support the management of Thin Client and Zero Client endpoint devices, including upgrades and enhancements to optimize performance and user experience.
Operating System Management: Build, test, and deploy operating system images in alignment with planned projects and initiatives, ensuring thorough preparation and testing prior to production deployment.
Fault Response: Monitor system performance and respond to faults, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to restore services swiftly.
Time Management: Effectively manage technical responsibilities and time commitments, setting realistic expectations and meeting deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
Certificate Management: Maintain, update, and install necessary security certificates, tracking revocation dates to ensure uninterrupted service continuity.
Storage/SAN Solutions: Support Storage and SAN solutions, focusing on backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
Security Compliance: Prepare and implement DoD STIG mitigation cycles, ensuring compliance with DISA security standards to protect our systems.
Basic Qualifications
:
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of integrating VMware ESXi Hypervisor and implementing bare metal rack server technology and hardware solutions. Solid understanding of VM Kernel Operating System installation and virtual server implementation on physical blade servers. Strong experience with configuring and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPO).
Systems and Network Understanding: Strong understanding of enterprise networks, systems operations, and support.
Hardware Installation: Experience with server rack hardware installation, implementation, and datacenter maintenance operations.
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in creating and utilizing PowerShell scripting for systems management and process automation.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Operating Systems: Experience installing and configuring Microsoft Server 2016-2022 operating systems.
System Deployment: Familiarity with updating and patching computer systems using SCCM/MECM.
Troubleshooting: Experience troubleshooting hardware applications, system services, events, configurations, and policies.
Security Compliance: Experience applying DoD STIG requirements and utilizing SCAP tools. Familiarity with system security applications (e.g., ACAS) and vulnerability mitigation.
Certifications: Must possess DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III certifications (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP CE or CISSP). Additional requirement includes system OS certification such as VMware VCP or VCA, Windows Server 2016 or higher, CompTIA Server+, Linux RHEL Cert
Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance at the Top Secret level
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with VMware Horizon View.
Possession of a valid VMware VCP certification.
Certified Microsoft Azure Administrator.
Proficiency in using PowerShell CLI scripts.
Experience with Teradici Management or Dell Wyse Management Suite.
Original Posting Date:
2024-11-14
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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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-00148277
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.
Are you ready for your next challenge?
Leidos Digital Modernization team is looking for a skilled
Systems Administrator
to support and execute both virtual and physical deployments within our production environment. As the Systems Administrator, this role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including managing ESXi Hypervisors, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and overseeing essential upgrades to our server infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of thriving in a collaborative team setting.
If you have…
Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or in a related field.
Proven experience with enterprise domain controller and server management
Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly ESXi and VDI.
Familiarity with operating system deployment, management, and troubleshooting.
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of security compliance standards, particularly in a DoD environment.
If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply and help us enhance our infrastructure and service delivery!
This position is
100% onsite at
our customer site in Norfolk, VA
.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret with Top Secret eligibility to start.
What will you do in this role?
Deployment and Upgrades: Execute and support the deployment of both virtual and physical server infrastructures, including ESXi Hypervisor and VDI environments. Manage system enhancements and enterprise Life Cycle Management (LCM) evolutions.
Documentation: Create, modify, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instruction documentation to ensure clarity and compliance in operational processes.
VDI Management: Support the management of Thin Client and Zero Client endpoint devices, including upgrades and enhancements to optimize performance and user experience.
Operating System Management: Build, test, and deploy operating system images in alignment with planned projects and initiatives, ensuring thorough preparation and testing prior to production deployment.
Fault Response: Monitor system performance and respond to faults, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to restore services swiftly.
Time Management: Effectively manage technical responsibilities and time commitments, setting realistic expectations and meeting deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
Certificate Management: Maintain, update, and install necessary security certificates, tracking revocation dates to ensure uninterrupted service continuity.
Storage/SAN Solutions: Support Storage and SAN solutions, focusing on backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
Security Compliance: Prepare and implement DoD STIG mitigation cycles, ensuring compliance with DISA security standards to protect our systems.
Basic Qualifications
:
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of integrating VMware ESXi Hypervisor and implementing bare metal rack server technology and hardware solutions. Solid understanding of VM Kernel Operating System installation and virtual server implementation on physical blade servers. Strong experience with configuring and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPO).
Systems and Network Understanding: Strong understanding of enterprise networks, systems operations, and support.
Hardware Installation: Experience with server rack hardware installation, implementation, and datacenter maintenance operations.
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in creating and utilizing PowerShell scripting for systems management and process automation.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Operating Systems: Experience installing and configuring Microsoft Server 2016-2022 operating systems.
System Deployment: Familiarity with updating and patching computer systems using SCCM/MECM.
Troubleshooting: Experience troubleshooting hardware applications, system services, events, configurations, and policies.
Security Compliance: Experience applying DoD STIG requirements and utilizing SCAP tools. Familiarity with system security applications (e.g., ACAS) and vulnerability mitigation.
Certifications: Must possess DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III certifications (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP CE or CISSP). Additional requirement includes system OS certification such as VMware VCP or VCA, Windows Server 2016 or higher, CompTIA Server+, Linux RHEL Cert
Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance at the Top Secret level
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with VMware Horizon View.
Possession of a valid VMware VCP certification.
Certified Microsoft Azure Administrator.
Proficiency in using PowerShell CLI scripts.
Experience with Teradici Management or Dell Wyse Management Suite.
Original Posting Date:
2024-11-14
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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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-00148277
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.