Systems Administrator

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking multiple Systems Administrators for a 150+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. This position is located in the Reston, VA area and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph in order to be considered.

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems including associated hardware. Requires monitoring and updating current and new network systems, implementing critical system patches, scheduling O&M activities, and coordination of all customer related issues. The candidate must be able to work in a high energy environment and adapt to shifting priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and publish standard operation procedures for O&M teams and installers.
• Perform Data Transfer Officer (DTO) duties including maintaining Safecon scanning devices.
• Perform full life-cycle of computer hardware, to include, price estimation, purchasing, physical installation, inventory and physical decommission activities.
• Transition legacy equipment and replace with new technology utilizing the Property Turn In (PTI) process.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and leadership for current / new operations and engineering personnel.
• Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• Test, maintain and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• Coordinate new product evaluations and configuration requirements with hardware vendors.
• Provide Tier III & IV technical support and leadership in a complex mission critical windows based environment.

Mandatory Skills:

• Requires BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be counted in lieu of degree.
• Prior experience with programs of similar size and complexity.
• Experience with the Sponsor and the Sponsor’s mission.
• Experience with AWS and Azure.
• Experience with maintaining servers, storage devices and applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Sponsor’s entitlement management programs.
• AWS certification.

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