Senior Systems Administrator

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Lorton, VA

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    levels to ensure proper authorization.

    • Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely account provisioning and deactivation.

    • Monitor and log account activity to identify and address potential security risks.

    • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and organizational policies for account management.

    • Provide support for account recovery, including password resets and access troubleshooting.

    • Maintain accurate records of user account statuses and any changes made.

    • Manage multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other security measures for user accounts.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • US Citizen with at least a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to start date.

    • Bachelors Degree with 8+ years of experience or Masters degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

    • Proven experience in network administration and account management.

    • Strong understanding of user account management processes and access control protocols.

    • Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, or similar directory services.

    • Familiarity with network security protocols and best practices.

    • Knowledge of basic networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).

    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

    • Familiarity with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password management tools.

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

    • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

    • Familiarity with cloud-based account management and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).

    • Experience in managing accounts across various platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).

    • Advanced knowledge of security tools and techniques for account protection (e.g., encryption, MFA, SSO).

    • Experience with auditing and compliance requirements related to account management.

    • Knowledge of automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline account management processes.

    • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, NIST) affecting account management practices.

    Original Posting:
    April 10, 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.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.