Senior Computer Scientist / Systems Administrator
Leidos
- Clinton, MD
- $108,550-196,225 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform systems administration of desktop, mobile, and server systems connected to local and wide area networks, including account monitoring, security, operating and system installation.
- Support operating system accreditation, recommend new or emerging technology/software, and support IT system infrastructure troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Provide guidance on automation solutions to complex information processing problems, and support enterprise solution software to integrate business areas.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the team.
- Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Minimum 12 years of experience related to systems administration with at least a portion of the experience within the last two years.
- Experience administering desktop and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
- Experience with advanced system and network management best practices in the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies, cloud services, and advanced security practices.
- Experience performing system optimizations and diagnosing complex issues.
- Understanding of IC system architecture and the ability to implement and manage enterprise-level solutions.
- Experience writing HTML, JavaScript, and/or Python.
- Knowledgeable of and demonstrated ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
- Professionalism and effective communication skills are critical.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, without oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide expertise to junior members of the team.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft 365.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
- System administration certification, such as CISA.
- Master’s degree in an area related to systems administration from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor’s degree related to systems administration from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional five years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree.