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Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US - Hazard

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The Opportunity CACI is looking for an experienced System Administrator to support multiple cloud-based and virtualized systems. The System Administrator will be a member of an experienced team located at a client facility in Charlottesville, VA and will work within a fast-paced and agile environment. This position requires a highly skilled system administrator with knowledge of coding/scripting and automation technical depth to maintain existing databases, applications, compute infrastructure, continuous integration efforts, and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure production systems are operating efficiently and available to end users.

Responsibilities For this role, you will be responsible for installing, upgrading and maintaining cloud-based and virtualized systems. Your responsibilities may include:

• Manage and maintain Windows/Linux servers - physical, virtualized, and cloud-based.
• Monitor, manage and maintain ElasticSearch/OpenSearch clusters.
• Monitor, manage and maintain AWS Cloud resources such as S3, EC2, RDS, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Monitor, manage and maintain Postgres databases.
• Monitor, manage and maintain container orchestration systems.
• Utilize scripts and programming technologies to automate tasks, generate system access reports, and create/update application database records. (using bash, python, etc.)
• Create and maintain system administration processes and procedures.
• Ensure all Windows/Linux based systems have the appropriate security patches and security configurations installed, e.g OS patches and STIGs.
• Support other tasks as required for hosting systems in DoD environments.
• Support operations teams as required.
• Must be flexible with work hours to support team coverage requirements of 6AM - 6PM.
• Must be able to support maintenance activities in the evening and weekend, as well as provide on-call support as needed.

• An active DoD TS/SCI security clearance and obtain a Poly.
• Typically requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems and command line knowledge.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V).
• Experience in application administration, configuration, and integration.
• Experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
• Experience with cloud-based environments and resources, such as AWS, S3, RDS, EC2, IAM, CloudWatch.
• Experience with information system security best practices and STIGs.
• Experience in an environment requiring good customer service skills.
• Compliant with DoD 8570 (COMPTIA Security +, Server+, Linux+, AWS Certified, etc.).

• Experience with Ansible or similar Configuration Management technology.
• Experience in CI/CD toolsets (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube, Harbor, Argo, etc.).
• Experience with Containerization (Docker) and Container Orchestration (Kubernetes).

Role : System Administrator 4
Location: Staunton, VA (Hybrid) ON SITE 4-5 days a week REQUIRED
Job ID: 755320
Interview Mode: In Person Only
Local Candidates Preferred. On-site work and on-call about one week per month.

Requires experience Systems Administrator, creativity and multi-tasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the Transportation Operations Center.
Rotating on-call support required.
- Responds to all levels of support requests from Tier 1 - 3.
- Provides exceptional customer service.
- Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.
- Responds to all break/fix requests associated with end user resources.
- Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux(REDHAT) and Windows Operating Systems Servers.
- Configures and deploys new/replacement desktop/laptop computer equipment and peripherals.
- Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
- Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
- Monitors system resources for server/service anomalies.
- Resolves connection issues between users and resources.
- Maintains detailed change history of changes.
- Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.
- Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.
- Manages time and resource constraints.
The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to Commonwealth policies, standards, and guidelines. Responsibilities include systems administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation. Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. Perform daily backup operations and regular file archival and purge as necessary. Create, change, and delete user accounts per request. Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues. Diagnose and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary. Upgrade and configure system software that supports GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs. Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures. Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.

• Required experience as a Systems Administrator, creativity and multi-tasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the client.
• The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software and related infrastructure.
• This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to Commonwealth policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Systems administration, engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Perform daily backup operations and regular file archival and purge as necessary.
• Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.
• Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose and recover from hardware or software failures.
• Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Configure / add new services as necessary.
• Upgrade and configure system software that supports GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.
• Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.
• Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

• Responds to all levels of support requests from Tier 1 - 3.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.
• Responds to all break/fix requests associated with end user resources.
• Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux (REDHAT) and Windows Operating Systems Servers.
• Configures and deploys new/replacement desktop/laptop computer equipment and peripherals.
• Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
• Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
• Monitors system resources for server/service anomalies.
• Resolves connection issues between users and resources.
• Maintains detailed change history of changes.
• Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.
• Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.
• Manages time and resource constraints.

• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Desktop/Laptop/Server Hardware.
• Experience with Active Directory Administration.
• Virtualization/VMWare.
• Backup and Recovery.
• Help Desk Support.
• Customer Service.
• Cybersecurity.
• Hands-On w/Network Equipment.
• Experience with Video Management Systems.
• Microsoft Certification/ Related certifications.
• Audio-Video Support.

Description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Data Center System Administrator will maintain data center operations. The System Administrator will rack and stack equipment, support upgrades and consolidations, ensure power is transferred if there is a power failure, and provide general data center system administrator support. They will support hybrid cloud-hosting alternatives. This individual will work in a team environment to ensure mission needs are met and ensure functionality of capabilities of customers.

Why Leidos?

• Leidos Life promotes excellent work-life balance. You can make an impact and have time for your well-being.

• Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Learn more about the benefits we offer: .

Primary Tasks:

• Be able to work with and employ rack level redundancy techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety.

• Provide support implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of servers. Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems.

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

• Develop solutions to complex technical issues.

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

• Support customer requirements in a 24/7/365 mission environment and be able to respond to after-hours emergency calls (power/cooling disruption).

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

• Mentor junior team members.

• Provide support to other Infrastructure Operations teams based on skills/experience in System Administration.

Successful candidates must possess the following skills:

• Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems.

• Experience working in a data center.

• Knowledge of data center standards and best practices.

• Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety.

• Experience with Tier 2 system administration.

• Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment.

• Time management skills.

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Track record of working effectively within a team, and collaborating with peers toward improved processes and results.

• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) products such as ServiceNow or Remedy.

• Experience mentoring others.

Certifications

• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) - IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher)

Education

• Candidate must have a BS with 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph required for position or TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a specific polygraph.

Original Posting:

May 2, 2025

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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00158585

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Data Center System Administrator will maintain data center operations. The System Administrator will rack and stack equipment, support upgrades and consolidations, ensure power is transferred if there is a power failure, and provide general data center system administrator support. They will support hybrid cloud-hosting alternatives. This individual will work in a team environment to ensure mission needs are met and ensure functionality of capabilities of customers.

• Leidos Life promotes excellent work-life balance. You can make an impact and have time for your well-being.
• Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Learn more about the benefits we offer.

• Be able to work with and employ rack level redundancy techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety.
• Provide support implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of servers. Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems.
• Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements.
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives.
• Support customer requirements in a 24/7/365 mission environment and be able to respond to after-hours emergency calls (power/cooling disruption).
• Update operations and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 personnel.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Provide support to other Infrastructure Operations teams based on skills/experience in System Administration.

• Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems.
• Experience working in a data center.
• Knowledge of data center standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety.
• Experience with Tier 2 system administration.
• Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment.
• Time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Track record of working effectively within a team, and collaborating with peers toward improved processes and results.
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) products such as ServiceNow or Remedy.
• Experience mentoring others.

• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher)

• Candidate must have a BS with 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph required for position or TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a specific polygraph.