Sobre esta vaga de Systems Administrator na Leidos
Systems Administrator
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
The Leidos Sentinel program is looking for a Systems Administrator to support US Army Central Command G2 in Kuwait. The program provides IT repair, maintenance, operations, logistics, and engineering services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of Army Military Intelligence Enterprise IT Systems as well as network administration support for an organization comprised mostly of a Microsoft Enterprise software environment residing on multiple networks.
The Systems Administrator will be part of a dynamic team supporting customers throughout the ARCENT Area of Responsibility including both U.S. and coalition personnel. This is a deployed position located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Duty hours are 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, and are subject to local labor laws. This position also requires 24/7 on call availability, including weekends and holidays.
This posting is for an upcoming opportunity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and laptops as part of the overall systems architecture across multiple networks and locations.
- Manage users, groups and permissions with Active Directory.
- Administer and maintain virtual environments (VMware) and physical hosts.
- Administer and maintain storage devices (NetApp) across multiple locations.
- Utilize command line tools (PowerShell) to troubleshoot systems hardware, software, and configuration issues.
- Implement disaster recovery and COOP plans, systems, and operations in coordination with the Network team and other organizations.
- Basic network troubleshooting in support of the datacenter and workstation/LAN connectivity.
- Work with teammates as needed to document service structure, network, and server/storage architecture and ensure data security and availability for customers both local and remote.
- Collect, review, and store server log files to identify and remediate system issues.
- Document system configurations using Visio, PowerPoint, Word, or other tools and propose, defend, and implement system changes; coordinate & assist cybersecurity personnel with system accreditation efforts.
- Apply security patches, IAVAs, STIGS, and updates (including operating system updates) for assigned systems.
- Assist Service Desk technicians as needed with Tier I and Tier II troubleshooting and patching of desktop systems, software (MS Office, Java, Adobe, etc), printers, and server/network related issues.
- Mentor, lead, and train junior technicians as directed.
- Participate in or lead special projects and day‐to‐day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead, including surging to alternate locations for customer requirements or to backfill personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
- HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience; Associate’s Degree with 6+ years experience; Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years experience; or Master’s Degree with 2+ years experience.
- Active TS/SCI required.
- Active 8570/8140 IAT II (or higher) Baseline Certification, such as: Security+ ce.
- Active Computing Environment certification, Associate or higher, such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), NetApp, etc., or the ability to obtain after hire.
- Systems administration and/or systems engineering experience.
- Customer-oriented with excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts on-site, 7 days per week.
- On-call availability 24x7, including weekends and holidays.
- Current U.S. passport with at least 36 months validity and 5 blank pages.
- Must successfully complete CRC processing and medical screening and be designated “fit for deployment” (including medical tests and BMI analysis).
- Must obtain and maintain host nation work visa, including required local/regional medical testing.
- Must be willing to live and work in the State of Kuwait or deploy to austere forward locations as required.
- Must comply with all corporate policies, local site policies, host nation laws, customs, and courtesies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- NetApp NCDA, VMWare VCTA, CCNA, CASP, and/or ITIL certification.
- Experience with US Intelligence networks and organizations in South-West Asia or on a Camp Arifjan service desk a big plus.
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Original Posting:
September 1, 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00The 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.
