Entry Level Systems Administrator

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for an Entry Level System Administrator to work in our Arlington, VA office. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry level system admin to gain real world IT experience in helping multiple contracts and missions. This position will support multiple programs and projects housed at that location. We are looking for an Entry Level System Administrator to assist with user account enables/disables, password resets, OS level patches, Application patches, and AV definitions updates. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. The candidate will learn all mechanics on how to properly maintain workstations and servers by deploying monthly patches and Virus Definition updates along with any major changes needing to be made to ensure security standards are being maintained. This role's goal will be to ensure that technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently to ensure mission success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute installation, operation, and maintenance of all operating systems in hybrid environments including Windows 10, Windows Server, and Red Hat systems.
• Active Directory domain administration to include Group Policy deployment, management, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) practices on all assigned systems.
• Maintain system documentation and develop new documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze and monitor system performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Validating and implementing critical system patches.
• Create, deploy, and administer file servers and shares for functionality in hybrid environments.
• Assist with network troubleshooting and resolutions on LAN and WAN connections.
• Assists with the scheduling, planning, and oversight of system upgrades.
• Assists in planning upgrades and replacements for program assets upon reaching their end-of-life cycle.
• Supports requirements gathering and asset acquisition for new programs of work.
• Supports team leadership as required and ensures customer requirements and project milestones are met.
• Routinely interfaces with users to ensure end user development needs are being met. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others.
• Ability to work as a team and support Junior and Mid-level admins.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Security+ Certification
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows system administration
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in an IT Related Degree
• Familiarity with Cloud computing and virtualization
• Knowledge of DoD systems and networks

Familiarity with Vulnerability Scanning Tools

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.

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.