Sr. System Administrator - VDI

Job Description

Description

The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a System Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Ft Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide Senior level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.

Lead as the Subject Matter Expert on all VDI related issues / needs.

Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages.

Be able to work in a rapid paced environment at times.

Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements.

Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed.

Interacts with Tier III support and evaluates vendor products.

Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.

Application of security settings and other commercial best

Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree and / or 12+ years of overall related experience with a Windows / Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

Windows, Linux, and Solaris Server experience with an expertise in at least one.

Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices

Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI is required for this position.

Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.

Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP / IP a plus.

Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow

ITIL v3 Foundation certified

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 20, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.