Systems Administrator

Description

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Systems Administrator to work independently with minimal supervision providing systems administration for the Infrastructure and Deactivation & Remediation contractors at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management, monitoring and troubleshooting of the IT infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration, operation and maintenance support activities in support of a physical and virtual environment.
• Provide primary support and management of the IT server infrastructure and hosted systems, focusing on areas like Active Directory, permissions, storage, Group Policy, etc.
• Support first-tier technical staff with troubleshooting and the resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access.
• Analyze and resolve hardware and software problems for end users, with primary emphasis on server-related issues.
• Support System Administration of primary Omnissa / VMWare platforms across the site, among other technologies
• Works with hardware / software vendors to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Recommend hardware and software solutions to meet end user and IT needs.
• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit preparation in coordination with the Cyber Security Team.
• Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include into both operational and project objectives.
• Remain conversant with the industry's computer security technology and practices with technical skills and applicable experience with related technologies.
• Define and document best practices, technical guides and support procedures
• Interact with cross functional project teams including Software Development, Helpdesk, User Support, Cyber Security, Software Quality Assurance, End-Users and Oversight.
• Participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation to ensure clear, concise and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution
• Remediate security vulnerabilities
• Communicates effectively via Microsoft Teams, email and phone.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 : August 4, 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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.