Data Center System Administrator

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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!

• Support data center operations including rack and stack of equipment, upgrades and consolidations, power transfer during outages, and general data center system administration support.
• Support hybrid cloud-hosting alternatives and work with a team to meet mission needs and ensure customer capabilities are functional.
• Rack level redundancy techniques, rack standards, power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of servers; rapidly distinguish isolated user problems.
• Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, and develop/implement solutions for incident tickets and requirements.
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues and provide follow-up reports for root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Support customer requirements in a 24/7/365 mission environment and respond to after-hours emergency calls (power/cooling disruption).
• Update operations and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 personnel.
• Mentor junior team members and provide support to other Infrastructure Operations teams based on System Administration skills/experience.

• 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 supporting peers toward improved processes and results.
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) products such as Service Now 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 a 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 poly is required for the position or TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

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

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

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