System Administrator

DescriptionLeidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries.Leidos is seeking a Windows System Administrator for a position as part of a team supporting the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) in Pensacola, FL.This is a full time position that must work in Pensacola, FL. No full time telework is allowed.Leidos is seeking an experienced System Administratorin support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Unified Cyber Situational Awareness (UCSA) program in Pensacola, FL.The position isprimarilyresponsible for the maintenance, troubleshootingand recovery of mission critical enterprise Windows systems and resolving issues affecting related IT systems supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).Primary ResponsibilitiesBuild, install, configure, maintain,troubleshootand repaircomputer workstations,serversand IT related peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.).Manageand maintainboth physical and virtual Windows infrastructuresincluding domain controllers, file print servers,Exchange email service (SMTP)andsharedrives.Performvarious system administration tasks including Active Directory management and the creation and maintenance of Group Policies, Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL) and user/service accounts.Validate current security posture andperform configuration changes as required or directedby higher authority.Identify, troubleshoot, diagnoseand resolvetechnical problems/issuesLeverage Group Policy Objects,Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)tooland Security Technical Information Guides (STIGs) to maintain required infrastructure security levels and system hardening.Install and configure software, firmware, upgradesand securityupdates/patchesto maintain and secure Windows 10, Server 2012R2, Server 2016and Server 2019operating systems and associated hardware.Monitorsystem performance to support capacity planningand maintain systemsin accordance withestablishedrequirementsand best practices.Utilizesystem error logs,user-reported errorsanddiagnosticsscansto troubleshootand repairhardware and softwareproblems.Documentand prioritizeproblemsanddevelopingviableresolutionsto maintainoperational readiness.Createand maintaindetailedtechnical andsystemdesign documentationforinfrastructure library.Assistinplanning and implementing newhardware/softwareupgrades of IT infrastructure.Provide supportto Windows engineersfor architecture design analysis for technology refresh planning and implementation and, evaluating and effectively communicating complex system problem identification and resolution.Support examination, testing and deployment of operating systems, and software patches/updates.Provide recommendations to onsite leads on techniques to enforce compliance with the information system security procedures for the control of information.Basic QualificationsBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline and 3 years experience. Can be waived if approved by the Prime.3-5years experiencein support of MicrosoftWindows desktopsand servers(e.g.Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019)Must be a US Citizen, Secretclearance requiredA DoD 8570 IAT Level II approved certification (CompTIA Security+)Cybersecurity knowledge and Windows server 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019 administration experience.Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.Knowledgeable and experience in implementation of application of STIGs to secure Windows operating systems, services and applications.Experience deploying Windows workstations/serversand migrating end-user data.Experience withoperating systemcloningapplications andtechniques.Knowledge of operating system concepts and implementations.Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services administration and support (e.g.serand computer objects administration, Group Policy, etc.).Understanding of network services as related to Microsoft Windows environment (e.g. Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, etc.).Experienceperforming analysis and security scans of operating systems and application packages utilizing SCAP and STIG Viewer tools.Experience with supporting desktop workstation hardware, physical and virtualservers and peripherals.Experience with an IT incident/service request system.Strong customer interaction skills with users of all levels.Effective written and interpersonal communication.Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following:Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP),Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs),Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), etc.Preferred QualificationsExperience creating PowerShell scriptsVMware vCenter and VMware ESXi experienceFamiliarity with or working knowledge of RedHat Systems AdministrationExperience with Agile work management applications, such as JIRA, that facilitates collaboration, organizes workflows and increases synergy acrossall teams within an IT production environmentAWS Certified Practitioner certificationOriginal Posting Date:

2024-11-06

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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.