Classified Area System Administrator

About the role

The Leidos Corporate Information Security team, reporting through the Digital sector, is seeking an early career System Administrator to join its Classified Area team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role contributes to hardware and software implementation and overall infrastructure support in a classified environment, ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements and continuity of operations. All work is performed onsite in the Huntsville office.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops and network devices; Linux experience is highly preferred.
• Contribute to hardware and software implementation and overall infrastructure support.
• Document system configurations and baselines.
• Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
• Use desktop and server virtualization in Hyper-V, VMware vSphere and ESXi.
• Handle tickets, prioritize daily on-site support and troubleshooting, and work on multiple projects, sometimes leading them.
• Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand-alone environment.
• Ensure proper marking, handling and storage of classified materials.
• Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on servers and workstations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of system administrator experience; equivalent experience or certifications may be considered.
• Current active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret upon hire.
• DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• Experience managing multiple air-gapped laboratory-based systems in a demanding environment.
• Preferred: previous classified collateral environment experience, SAP or SCI exposure, and experience in a similarly sized organization.

Required skills

• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework for Windows and Linux systems.
• Virtualization in Hyper-V, VMware vSphere and ESXi.
• Preferred: understanding of network concepts, Type 1 encryption devices (e.g. TACLANE), cybersecurity tools and secure configuration of switches and firewalls.

Pay range: $59,150 - $106,925.