Senior Network AdministratorLeidos
Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has a career opening for a Senior Network Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is 100% on the customer site at Fort Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works independently to perform configuration of assets to include switches, load balancers, routers, and Firewalls
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco Juniper, and Dell network assets.
- Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts accurately and timely
- Complete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures as required.
- Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network architecture upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availability
- Implement recurring security requirements on network devices
- Communicate with external partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.
- Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.
- Provide architectural and topology recommendations where efficiencies can be made.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 8+ years of overall related experience, or additional years of experience will suffice in lieu of degree
- Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI.
- At least 3 years Linux and/or Windows familiarity
- Currently possess DoD 8140 certification supporting Network Operations Specialist (e.g. SEC+, CEH, etc.)
- Currently possess CCNA/CCNP or equivalent OR the ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
- Experience with a ticketing system such as BM, Service Now, ITSM or Remedy.
- ITIL v3 Foundation certified
- Experience working with virtual environments.
GSMO
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Original Posting:
August 5, 2026For 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.
