Leidos currently has an opening for a Systems Administrator in our Omaha NE office. This position is an exciting opportunity to use your experience providing advanced computing solutions in a heterogeneous environment.  We use a wide array of Linux and Windows systems in a tightly integrated environment with a focus on security and high performance computing.  If you want to work in a diverse environment that allows you to get into every aspect of supporting complex computing systems this is a great opportunity!

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, setup and maintenance of numerous air-gapped Information Systems (IS) and networks 
• Oversee and perform system updates, patches, and regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Design and implement advanced system security measures, including firewalls, SELinux, and secure SSH configurations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and use configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) to streamline administration tasks.
• Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., KVM, VMware) and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Manage backup solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and enhance continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and change management logs.
• Verify and maintain security configuration of the multiple Information Systems 
• Secure and maintain all components IAW established Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and customer directives 
• Monitor customer request and tasking to ensure requirements are addressed in a timely manner according to priority 
• Strong desire to adhere to best practices and provide the highest quality of service and support. 
   

Basic Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Linux Server and workstation environments 
• Working knowledge in Windows operating systems 
• Hands-on experience with computer network concepts (network hardware, cable management, IP address management) 
• Experience in the design, implementation, and sustainment of Virtualized Machine (VM) architecture 
• Experience in system configurations and applying security controls under Risk Management Framework 
• Must be eligible for Special Access Programs 
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communications both written and oral 
• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision 
• Bachelors’ degree and 8 + years of experience. Additional work experience can be taken into consideration in lieu of degree.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Secret clearance
   

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD 8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II 
• Experience with container management to include Kubernetes, Podman, and Docker 
• Experience in Widows Server (to include Active Directory) and Window 10 workstation environments 
• Experience with RedHat Satellite
• Understanding of Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS) requirements 
• Experience with IS implementation as defined in the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) 
• Understanding of DevOps best practices and system development lifecycle automation 
• Experience in Kubernetes and other DevOps container management methodologies and automation 
• Current experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS) 
• Detailed experience with the Risk Management Framework 
• Experience with NIST 800-53 
• Documented Computing Environment (CE) training 
• Experience in ACAS or Nessus vulnerability scanning 
• Knowledgeable in audit log reduction tools (Graylog or Splunk) 
• Shell Scripting 
• Windows or Linux Certifications 
• In-depth Hardware Experience 

Original Posting Date:

2024-08-13

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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

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.