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Leidos has a current job opening for a Site Operations Systems Administrator supporting the BEC-1 program. The role provides Systems Administration support services for the DoD ABIS 24x7 Operations Team.  This includes remote troubleshooting of servers; security administration, maintenance, and network management.  This engineer should be versed in both Linux and Windows based  products along with a familiarity of AWS processes/services, Identity Management, Ansible, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and server configuration. 

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Mission
 

The Leidos National Security Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for National Security include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security obstacles for customers with “can’t fail” missions. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Your Main Mission:

• Ability and willingness to operate in a shift-work environment.

• Open trouble tickets from calls and email, work as a team to resolve trouble tickets and calls regarding: Identification and resolution of network connectivity issues, software and hardware upgrades, and general maintenance of servers and peripherals.

• General systems operations, administration, maintenance, documentation, and reporting.

• Customer interaction is required in response to reported problems, defining requirements and data collection needs.

• Collaboration and coordination with outside organizations will be periodically necessary such as trouble ticket elevation to tier three support, and collaboration with development team to provide information and data for elevated trouble tickets.

• Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues encountered by users.

• Manage the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems.

• Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns

• Create and verify backups of data

• Respond to and resolve help desk requests

• Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution

• Administrate infrastructure, including firewalls, databases, malware protection software and other processes

• Review application logs

• Install and test computer-related equipment

• Update systems documentation

• Perform systems performance monitoring, systems availability monitoring and patching.

What Sets You Apart:

• High School Diploma and 1+ years of systems administration or relevant IT experience.

• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, networking, Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Track hardware locations and create trouble tickets.

• Fully proficient in the use of PC’s and all programs included in the Microsoft Office application suite.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

• Must be able obtain Security + and environmental (Windows, CISCO, Red Hat) certifications as per DOD 8570 within 6 months of hire date.

• Must be able to obtain DOD clearance to access the FBI Campus - CJIS Site, in Clarksville, WV.

You Might Also Have:

• Active DOD Secret Clearance

• Current IT security or technical certifications

• Linux experience

• Experience with AWS cloud services and automation

• Associates Degree in IT related field

Clearance Required:

• Must be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance within 60 days of hire.