Description
Job Description

Leidos is seeking a systems administrator to support the NASA Langley Research Center's Center Operations Directorate (COD). The role is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. This position will be responsible for providing database administration support to include patching, upgrading, provisioning, decommissioning, performance tuning, contingency planning and execution, backups, restores, testing, and cloning on various systems.

This position requires the ability to work independently with direction and as a team member under the direction of the lead task manager. Join us at AEGIS where the sky is NOT the limit!

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Provide timely response and support during scheduled and authorized non-business hours to ensure continuity of services to the network environment
• Configuring and maintaining the networked computer system, including hardware, system software, and applications
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and system issues when they arise
• Replacing and upgrading defective or outdated components when necessary
• System monitoring and maintenance including configuration & security management, patching, automation, hardening and system upgrades
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational maintenance, support, and software upgrades for Windows Server, CentOS servers, and Windows 10 workstations
• Manage multiple servers comprising multiple virtual machines (VMs) using VMware's ESXi hypervisor, vSphere client VM manager, and vCenter system manager
• Performs complex software installations and upgrades to the operating systems, system services, application support packages, and application programs for Windows, Linux, and other software product deliverables
• Ensure system and application data recoverability by maintaining a schedule of system backups, database archives, and restoration operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience working in infrastructure operations
• Ability to obtain a NASA Public Trust clearance
• Creativity to imagine innovative, effective new solutions and designs.
• Apply sound logic and reasoning against troubleshooting difficult issues.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems, as well as manage multiple issues at the same time.
• Understanding and appropriately responding to feedback is an important aspect of this position.
• Both oral and written communication skills are vital to relaying important information, training new staff members, and communicating about solutions to complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure operations experience across multiple disciplines (OS, hypervisor, storage) with competent understanding of hybrid cloud service operations
• General understanding of ITSM processes and experience with agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe using technologies like Jira or ServiceNow
• General understanding of DevSecOps concepts and Site Reliability Engineering

Clearance
NASA Public Trust

Desired Certifications / Training:

• AWS SysOps Administrator certification
• Azure Administrator certification

Potential for Telework (if any):
Yes, with ability to be onsite upon request.

Salary range - $34.62/hr - $35.10/hr
Original Posting Date: 2024-06-14While 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 -
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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About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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