Senior Computer Scientist / Systems Administrator
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?The
Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled
services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber,
logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support
our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving
threats around the world. Our team's focus is to ensure our
customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep
pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their
pursuit to protect people and critical assets.Your greatest work is
ahead!The National Security Sector at Leidos is hiring for a Senior
Computer Scientist (Systems Administrator) to join our team
supporting a U.S. federal government intelligence agency. This role
supports the dissemination of critical Defense intelligence to DOD
executives. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail,
professionalism, and be motivated to support the warfighter. This
position is contingent upon contract award.What you'll be
doing:
- Perform systems administration of desktop, mobile, and server
systems connected to local and wide area networks, including
account monitoring, security, operating and system
installation.
- Support operating system accreditation, recommend new or
emerging technology/software, and support IT system infrastructure
troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Provide guidance on automation solutions to complex information
processing problems, and support enterprise solution software to
integrate business areas.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the
team.What does Leidos need from me?
- Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the
ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Minimum 12 years of experience related to systems
administration with at least a portion of the experience within the
last two years.
- Experience administering desktop and mobile devices (iOS and
Android).
- Experience with advanced system and network management best
practices in the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies, cloud services, and
advanced security practices.
- Experience performing system optimizations and diagnosing
complex issues.
- Understanding of IC system architecture and the ability to
implement and manage enterprise-level solutions.
- Experience writing HTML, JavaScript, and/or Python.
- Knowledgeable of and demonstrated ability to apply IC and DoD
classification guidelines and procedures.
- Professionalism and effective communication skills are
critical.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a
concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with
strong grammar skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, without
oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide expertise to junior
members of the team.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft 365.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize nuances and resolve
contradictions and inconsistencies in information.Favorable if you
have:
- System administration certification, such as CISA.
- Master's degree in an area related to systems administration
from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related
to systems administration from a college or university accredited
by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an
additional five years of related senior experience, for a total of
17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree.Original Posting
Date:2024-03-29While 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 $108,550.00 - $196,225.00The 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.
Keywords: Leidos Inc, Chantilly , Senior Computer Scientist / Systems Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Reston, Virginia
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