Systems Administrator

Description

Are you interested in continuing your career in Europe in a mission focused environment? LEIDOS has established upcoming positions throughout the European theater supporting multiple customers for the Department of Defense.

LEIDOS has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator (SA).  This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, EUCOM located OCONUS in Patches Barracks Stuttgart, Germany.  

This position is required to travel OCONUS. 
You must currently hold an adjudicated Secret Clearance and be able to maintain, TS/SCI preferred

Responsible for maintaining, analyzing, troubleshooting, repairing and supporting all switching and routing devices, firewalls, load balancers, alarmed carrier devices, uninterruptable power supplies, in-line network encryption devices, etc. Configure devices in accordance with security policies. Develop and maintain IP address schemes for all assigned networks, and annually review and update the Master IP Routing Schema. Performs a variety of difficult assignments associated with monitoring and controlling computer operating systems. Supervises and manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of business systems. Optimizes system operation and resource utilization and performs system capacity analysis and planning. Provides assistance to users in accessing and using business systems. Sets up and maintains more than one type of computer system such as Open VMS Systems/DSM environments, UNIX systems (SCO and SUN), and Windows systems. Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems. Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing. Reviews and prepares documentation for systems, tests and installation of software. Investigates and recommends methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Initiates preventive maintenance on the operating systems as well as repair to system/environment problems.

Administers systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules. Interfaces with vendors for trouble calls. Supports the planning of system/environment requirements for individual projects.  Monitor capacity and utilization. Provide trending and capacity planning services to analyze and plan for efficient utilization and management of the network. Troubleshoot and correct all detected or reported network faults or outages. Provide assistance via remote access, phone, or in person. Candidates need excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, as well as extensive experience with network hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity.  They must be customer service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of resources.  May provide work direction and guidance to others. 

More About the Role:

The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present products and ideas in a business-like manner.  The candidate will be required to work in dynamic fast paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts.  The candidate must be experienced in interfacing with both client managers and system users.

Provide user client support for email service, chat/instant messaging, imaging, and print services. Provide Infrastructure and Application System Administration Services, Infrastructure (OS) Systems, Infrastructure OS System, Common Application System Administration Tasks.  Provide Systems Storage Capacity Planning, VDI Services, Virtualization, Storage Services, Cross Domain Services, and System Security tasks. Provide Operations and Exercise Support. Responsible for supporting systems and applications on a geographically dispersed Windows Enterprise network with multiple types of servers, routers, switches, network appliances and server applications. The SA will be responsible for Windows system administrator functions supporting a global Active Directory infrastructure in a mixed Windows environment.   The SA will provide journeyman level knowledge and Tier 0/1 support to the customer and their components to include Tier 0/1 infrastructure troubleshooting and support that involves the configuration and administration of servers in their area of operation. 

Additionally, the SA will provide remote support and/or travel to customer sites as required.  The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining and supporting network devices consisting of primarily Cisco routers and switches.  Using this knowledge, the SA will be successful in providing necessary administration and maintenance support of this system.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• ITIL Level III (CASP or CISSP) - No Waiver
• ​CompTIA Security + (IAT Level II or greater)
• Certifications: MCSA – Server 2012, VCA
• Currently hold an adjudicated Secret Clearance and be able to maintain, TS/SCI preferred
• BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS +5 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 9 years of recent specialized experience
• TESA eligibility

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs
• Experience working in VmWare ESXi environments
• Experience with network storage (SAN/NAS)
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions
• Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards

CITS III

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.

Original Posting Date:

01/05/2024

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.   For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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