Are you ready to be the technical backbone of a mission that matters? Leidos is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Administrator/Help Desk Engineer to support a cutting-edge Agile software development program, Chinook, for an Intelligence Community customer. In this critical role, you’ll ensure the stability, security, and performance of the environments that enable mission users and Agile teams to deliver capabilities that directly support national security.
As a trusted technical expert, you’ll do more than troubleshoot systems, you’ll solve complex challenges, optimize infrastructure, support cloud and on-premises environments, and provide exceptional customer service to users operating in fast-paced, mission-critical settings. Working side-by-side with software engineers, DevSecOps specialists, cybersecurity professionals, and customer stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in maintaining reliable operations while continuously improving the user experience.
If you’re energized by solving technical problems, collaborating with high-performing Agile teams, and making a tangible impact through technology, you’ll find an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting some of the nation’s most important missions.
This position requires deep technical expertise, proactive leadership, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, classified environment. You will lead systems operations, and ensure availability, reliability, and security of infrastructure supporting geospatial analytics, software development, and data services.
Note: Candidate will need to commit to covering the morning shift starting at 6 AM EST or covering the evening shift working until 10 PM EST
Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program’s primary work location.
Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
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July 10, 2026
For 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
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 48,000 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.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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