Systems Administrator

Leidos

4.1

Chantilly, VA

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management

  • 68% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 84% would recommend this company to other women

  • 84% 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

    Description

    Job Description:

    Leidos is in search of a Systems Administrator to provide innovated support for installs, upgrades/problem resolution, and A&A for Linux base infrastructure. The candidate must be dynamic, innovative, self-starting and problem solver.  Must have the aptitude and can do attitude tackle technical challenges without clear instructions with.  This position includes all aspects of systems administration such as installation, configuration, implementation, and innovation of Linux systems both physical and virtual

    Typical responsibilities will include:

    • Provide systems administrative support for design, configuring, and troubleshooting open source and commercial applications
    • Collaborate with a team of software engineers/developers to improve the supportability of the systems, including backups/restorations
    • Collaborate with stakeholder and influence development of solutions that impact strategic goals and deliver results
    • Provide formal documentation of system architecture and process/procedural documentation for end user of the system
    • Design, build, maintain, and support CentOS Linux server infrastructure on both physical and virtual servers
    • Write bash scripts to automate system functions such as backups
    • Provide expert support for troubleshooting of server issues
    • Provide input into strategic and tactical planning on behalf of the customer
    • Complete System Security documentation and CONOPS
    • Provide formal documentation and status reports to fulfill organizational compliance requirements and serve as reference material for other teams

    Required Skills:

    • Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in system administration; if no degree; additional experience in lieu of degree
    • 5+ years supporting Redhat or CentOS Linux servers
    • 3+ years hands-on-experience with Bash, or equivalent scripting language
    • Experience with virtual server environments, working with cloud technologies
    • Experience with A&A process; supporting A&A activities (i.e. scanning, screen captures)
    • Knowledge of IC system security standards and INFOSEC processes and boards
    • Ability to self-direct and coordinate others efforts in project tasking’s and investigate issues under limited supervision

    Effectively communicates with stakeholders and team regarding user requirements for system updates

    • Desired Qualifications
    • Experience working on Agile team using SAFe
    • Experience with ticketing tools such as Jira/Remedy

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $84,500.00 - $130,000.00 - $175,500.00

    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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    What are Leidos perks and benefits

    Backup child care

    Elder care

    Unconscious bias training

    Networking

    Diversity recruiting

    Remote work policy

    Part time policy

    Paid maternity

    Paid paternity

    Paid adoptive

    About the company

    Industry: Technology: B2B Tech Services

    Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 40,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021. 

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management

  • 68% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 84% would recommend this company to other women

  • 84% 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.