System Administrator

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, account, and connectivity issues; escalate advanced issues as required.

• Perform workstation deployment, software installation, patching, and peripheral support activities.

• Utilize ticketing systems to open, update, track, and close incidents and service requests in a timely manner.

• Communicate with users through phone, email, messaging, and video teleconferencing to provide support and status updates.

• Perform daily system health checks and report abnormalities or outages to system administrators and team leaders.

• Follow established SOPs, technical documentation, security requirements, and change management processes.

• Assist system administrators and engineers with maintenance and troubleshooting of enterprise infrastructure and virtualization platforms.

• Support secure operations by following cybersecurity guidance, STIG requirements, and organizational policies.

Basic Qualifications

BS Degree and 2+ years or additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

Candidates should have command of the following skillsets:

• Ticketing systems and incident/service request tracking

• VMware Horizon, VMware VDI environments, and general desktop support concepts

• Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), Group Policy familiarity, DNS, DHCP, and file share access management

• Windows 10 and Windows 11 administration and troubleshooting

• Printer troubleshooting and management in enterprise environments

• Microsoft Office applications and Outlook support

• Account provisioning, password resets, MFA support, and customer service operations

• Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and general cybersecurity awareness

• VOIP and unified communications support

Clearance:

Must have an active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates possess a deep understanding of the following areas:

• Windows and Linux operating systems and networking fundamentals

• Knowledge of VMware administration and virtualization concepts

• Knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications

• Knowledge of enterprise security tools such as Trellix/HBSS

• Knowledge of Splunk, Solarwinds, or enterprise monitoring platforms

• Experience supporting classified or regulated environments

• Basic scripting or automation familiarity using PowerShell or Python

TS/SCI Clearance preferred

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Original Posting:

May 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL

Job ID: Leidos-R-00183786

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-21T19:03:07