Systems Administrator

The Digital Modernization Sector within Leidos is seeking a System Administrator to support the GIG Service Management Operations II
(GSM-O II) program in San Antonio TX.

Were seeking a candidate experienced and proficient with Windows server or Linux server operations sustainment and management activities to help ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of the DoDs secure mobile device capability service. As a Sys Admin youll work as part of a 24x7 Network Operations team responsible for managing an infrastructure comprised of a variety of servers network appliances and applications supporting voice and data services.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive keep reading!

Position will be on second shift Monday thru Friday from 2pm-10pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance configuration and reliable operation of computer systems network servers and virtualization.

• Install and upgrade computer components and software manage virtual servers and integrate automation processes.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics documenting problems and resolutions prioritizing problems and assessing impact of issues and escalating application problems to vendor as necessary.

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure including operating systems security tools applications servers email systems laptops desktops software and hardware.

• Perform server administration tasks (ex: user/group security permissions group policies); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecturecomponents work together seamlessly.

• Monitor device health using existing management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build test and maintain new servers when needed.

• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including laptop and desktop computers servers routers switches firewalls phones security updates; support internet intranet LANs WANs and network segments.

• Assist with troubleshooting to identify root cause and provide technical support when needed.

• Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems including backups.

• Implements Windows based security including but not limited to: user / group permissions file / folder permissions group policies local security policies etc.

• Provides technical support for new system validations and change management efforts.

• Install and configure local area networks (LANs) wide area networks (WANs) and network segments and servers such as file servers VPN gateways and intrusion detection systems.

• Manage user accounts credentials permissions access rights storage allocations and active directory administration.

• Interacting with customers and senior managers globally to handle service inquiries and problems.

• Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collect data conduct analysis develop and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements.

• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings feedback resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives.

• Mentor junior team members.

• Update operations and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 personnel.

• Support operations across multiple geographic locations.

Clearance:

• US Citizenship is required.

• An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a BS and 4 years of prior relevant experience or Master with 2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Candidate must at a minimum meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security CE CCNASecurity

• GSEC or SSCP).

• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software hardware and networking protocols.

• Working knowledge of virtualization VMWare or equivalent.

• Expert knowledge of security storage data protection and disaster recovery protocols.

• Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems current equipment and technologies enterprise backup and recovery procedures systems performance-monitoring tools active directories virtualization HTTP.

• Excellent customer service skills complimented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.

• Experience in multiple OS platforms with strong emphasis on Linux (CentOS Red Hat Ubuntu) Mac OS X and Windows

• systems.

• In-depth knowledge of the TCP / IP protocol suite security architecture securing and hardening Operating Systems

• Networks Databases and Applications.

• Experience with Tier 2 system administration.

• Experience with Scripting/Automation.

• Experience with server patch management methodologies Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Track record of working effectively within a team and support to peers toward improved processes and results.

• Experience with support ticket management systems.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Experience operating/maintaining NMS systems to include operation daily maintenance and capability enhancement.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.