Senior System/Network Administrator - Leidos

Description

The Senior System/Network Administrator candidate will support dataflow operations in a Linux operating system environment.
The candidate should have extensive knowledge of dataflow technologies such as NiFi and should be well versed in configuration management tools (Puppet) and scripting (Bash) to successfully execute in the role.
Experience should include a subset of the following:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems

• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems

• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution

• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process

• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems

• Configure and manage Linux, UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to

• Build, configure, monitor and maintain virtual environments

• Build, configure, monitor and maintain storage environments

• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets

• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware

• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Qualifications: Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's
degree. TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required


The candidate shall possess and maintain one of the following certifications:
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Server (MCSA-Serv) Server Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Server (MCSA-Serv) Desktop Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Messaging
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Communication
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Sharepoint
Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Windows Server (MCITP – Serv) Administrator on Windows Server 8
Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Windows Server (MCITP – Serv) Virtualization Administrator on Windows Server 8
Microsoft Certified IT Professional - MS Exchange Server (MCITP-EXG) Enterprise Messaging Admin on Exchange 2010
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Linux Professional Institute -Level 2 (LPI-2)
Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
Sun Certified Systems Administrator (SCSA)
VMWare Certified Professional (Vsphere 5) – VCP5
IBM CASA Lotus Notes/Domino (LND)
Computer Technology Industry Association - (Storage +)

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.