Junior Systems Administrator/System Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Junior Systems Administrator/System Engineer Leidos has a new
and exciting opportunity for a Junior Systems Administrator/System
Engineer in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area
(CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security
Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software,
Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and
Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive
benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a
6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules,
Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education
and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us
and make a difference in National Security! Job Summary A Junior
Systems Administrator/System Engineer is needed for a critical
program providing a broad range of support to operational
requirements including Software Engineering, Systems Integration,
Systems Administration, Network Engineering, Information Assurance,
Cyber Security, Analytics Development, and Rapid Prototyping.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award. Security
Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not
able to sponsor the clearance requirement. Primary
Responsibilities: Provide lifecycle system support, including
integration and deployment activities. Support integration of
large-scale systems and system components within a complex,
geographically distributed network environment. Support system and
network vulnerability assessments and the implementation of
security best practices and hardening measures. Perform hands-on
system administration tasks such as deployment of software, vendor
firmware, COTS, and FOSS solutions. Maintain and enhance internal
system functionality and performance, including interoperability
with external systems and protection of critical data sets.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional technical teams (systems,
software, test, etc.) in an Agile environment to integrate and
deliver system capabilities. Administer and support Linux and/or
Windows-based components in a large high-performance computing
environment. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues by analyzing
root causes of abnormal system behavior. Support development and
production environments by applying software builds, updating
application versions, deploying security patches, and adjusting
configuration settings as required. Provide support for deployment
activities, including software and hardware installation and
integration. Coordinate with internal Leads to define acceptable
outage windows and execute maintenance activities with minimal
impact to operations. Create and maintain system documentation,
including deployment procedures, configuration baselines, and
system configuration guides. Leverage current automation
technologies and scripting to streamline system administration,
configuration management, and monitoring tasks. Basic
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, System
Engineering, or a related field and at least 2 years of related
experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a Degree.
Must have experience working on large-scale hardware and software
systems. Must have experience with or familiarity with
virtualization via any industry standard hypervisor. Experience
deploying application software, including application servers.
Experience with system analysis, risk analysis, and/or
vulnerability assessments. Must have experience developing creative
solutions to technical issues that arise in real time. Must have
experience thoroughly tracking and documenting technical issues.
Ability to plan and prioritize tasking based on mission and team
needs in a fast-moving environment. Demonstrated ability to work
independently and as part of a team while delivering high-quality
results. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the
ability to communicate technical information clearly and
effectively. Ability to work extended hours when necessary to
support uptime on high-visibility production systems. Ability to
travel on occasion to non-hostile locations. Clearance Required:
Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph. We are not able to sponsor the
clearance requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience
deploying application software including application servers
Integration and development experience. Windows Server 2008, 2012,
2016, 2022 and/or Server Core administration experience. Experience
with firewall technologies and configuration best practices.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++.
Experience with one or more of the following: Wireshark, Microsoft
MDT, Centos & Redhat, SALT, Puppet, CHEF, Ansible, iSCSI and Flash
SANs, Solarwinds usage and deployment. At Leidos , the
opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with
interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally
and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good
business. We look forward to learning more about you – Apply today!
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we
outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the
mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting
the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is
ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than
anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 9, 2026 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 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 (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.
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