Description
The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a System Administration Site Lead on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Ft. Meade, MD. The site lead will manage a team of 4-5 personnel providing support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 12+ years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Windows, Linux, and Solaris Server experience with an expertise in at least one.
• Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI is required for this position.
• Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
• Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified

• Directly report to Tier II/III Program Management on all technical and personnel concerns
• Perform Leidos supervisory duties for a team of 5 personnel. Provide guidance and direction for personnel issues including completing performance feedback, annual reviews, salary recommendations, corrective action, disciplinary actions, submission for awards and recognition, etc…
• Provide input on budget and resource assets.
• Assisting in hiring processes for multiple labor categories as required
• Provide effective technical leadership for a team managing and sustaining JWICS environment.
• Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages.
• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment at times.
• Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements.
• Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed.
• Interacts with Tier III support and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best
• Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.