Systems Administrator

The National Security Sector of Leidos is hiring for a Systems Administrator to be in direct support of the U.S. Office of Military Cooperation – Kuwait (OMC‐K) customers.  Primary duty locations are U.S. offices within OMCK spaces of the US Embassy and Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (KMoD) facility in Kuwait City, Kuwait. 

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of IT systems in the organization.  Must be capable of supporting the entire site solo as needed, from small computer support to administration of servers, storage, and network devices. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for Tier I-III Service Desk support, as needed, on multiple networks.  Must be knowledgeable and capable in Microsoft 365 Administration and end-user support.  Must possess a strong customer service and mission-first focus, ‘can-do’ attitude, and impeccable ethics. Strong systems and network troubleshooting skills an absolute must.  Must be able to comfortably work in time-sensitive situations involving general officers, State Department diplomats, and non-US personnel.

An active DoD TS/SCI security clearance is a firm requirement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual Windows server operating systems for domain operations and security (2016, including domain controllers, DNS, Exchange, ACAS, and SCCM servers).
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot host servers and storage area networking (SAN) equipment (NetApp).
• Provide informal training to government representatives and teammates on MS Teams / OneDrive use.
• Provide Tier I, II, and III troubleshooting on desktop systems, software, printers, VOIP, VTC, and server/network related issues.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot basic LAN equipment (Cisco switches and routers, TACLANEs).
• Manage users, computers, security groups, GPOs, and other Active Directory requirements for the site.
• Maintain mobile systems and services (such as iPhone configuration & support, VPN technology, etc).
• Monitor and apply security including patches, IAVAs, STIGS, updates, and backups.
• Participate in or lead special projects and day‐to‐day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead, including, but not limited to, security accreditation efforts (RMF); configuration management processes; and IT infrastructure projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Active 8570 IAT II or higher certification: i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA Security.
• Active Computing Environment Certifications such as MD-101, MD-102, AZ-104, CCNA, or NetApp.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
• Current US Passport with at least 36 months validity and 6 blank pages left.
• Ability to pass a CENTCOM pre-deployment physical and required training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8570 IAT III certification: CASP CE, CISSP, or equivalent.

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.

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.