Network Systems Administrator

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Network Systems Administrator/Engineer to work at our Stennis Space Center, MS customer site location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting the HEITS/DHS mission.

This position would be responsible for maintaining the virtualized Windows and Linux servers and applications within the Hyper‑V and physical server environments. The role is a self‑led position designed to assist maintenance of all core service applications, respond to incidents and outages, and support deployment/extension of the core service engineering team as an Operations liaison on all enclaves.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Hyper‑V virtualization technologies, clustering, storage, networking, deploying/patching virtual machines and enterprise applications, and managing storage solutions.

• Ensure day‑to‑day operations of the production environment.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining all physical and virtual environments.
• Monitor and communicate the need for optimization, performance changes, ensuring high availability, and supporting technologies to meet customer requirements.
• Apply advanced technical principles using Microsoft Hyper‑V, Hyper‑Converged Storage, Microsoft Server, Domain Controllers, and Active Directory Services.
• Use storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and hyper‑converged storage.
• Support new technical solutions and systems to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of operational designs and procedures.
• Adhere to change‑management precepts, write Change Requests seeking approval.
• Troubleshoot and resolve unique or complex problems efficiently.
• Prepare clear, timely technical documentation explaining recommended/required actions.
• Interface directly with the client and parallel teams when necessary.
• Apply DISA STIGs and resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Support operational transition of enterprise solutions into production.
• Available for on‑call support and virtualization engineering expertise when operational issues or outages are escalated.

• Currently possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
• BS degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 years; additional experience in lieu of degree is accepted.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT work experience.
• Proficient in virtualization environments such as Hyper‑V technology and VMware vCenter in a hyper‑converged environment.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization infrastructure design, implementation and maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience implementing DoD STIG requirements and patch/vulnerability mitigation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with Microsoft and Linux OS environments.
• Hands‑on experience reviewing system logs and events to resolve issues.
• Demonstrated analytical approach to solving complex problems in a large‑scale, multi‑datacenter environment.
• Experience creating and managing critical system work instructions and SOP documentation.
• Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, MS Server operating systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with scripting using Power Shell, Python or similar.
• Experience with SQL/Postgre
  
  SQL databases.
• Experience using Windows clustering.
• Experience using Net App products.
• Government Operations experience.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Windows and Linux servers and enterprise applications.
• BS degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience.

Pay Range $92,300.00 – $. 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 responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and other factors.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high‑stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."