Leidos' Chief Information Office (CIO), reporting through the Digital sector, is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator to join the Network Information Center (NIC) within our Data Center Network Solutions (DCNS).
The NIC is a small team that owns critical enterprise services including Enterprise DNS, IP Address Management (IPAM), F5 Load Balancing, enterprise UPS management, carrier circuit lifecycle management, and supporting platforms that enable secure, reliable connectivity across the company. This role supports more than 4,000 network-connected infrastructure devices and over 750 WAN circuits while partnering closely with Network Operations, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications, Authentication Engineering, Access Engineering, Risk Management, and external vendors. The ideal candidate is a technically curious, detail-oriented professional with strong troubleshooting skills, an ownership mindset, and the ability to support mission-critical enterprise infrastructure while collaborating across multiple engineering and operations teams.
Location: This position allows for 100% telework from any U.S. based location; it is preferred that you are able to support U.S. Pacific Time Zone hours.
Citizenship: This position requires U.S. Citizenship.
Primary Responsibilities
Configure, deploy, maintain, and monitor enterprise infrastructure devices
Administer Enterprise DNS, IPAM, DHCP reservations, IP allocation, subnet management, DNS forwarding, and namespace administration.
Support F5 BIG-IP, pools, SSL certificates, VIP lifecycle management.
Design, deploy, monitor, and maintain enterprise UPS solutions including firmware, monitoring, capacity planning, vulnerability remediation, and BOM development.
Manage lifecycle of WAN circuits including MPLS, Metro Ethernet, DIA, Broadband, DSL, T1, DS3, and related carrier technologies.
Troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN issues.
Deploy production network changes using Python/PowerShell automations.
Develop SOPs, improve operational processes, support automation initiatives, and maintain operational documentation.
Work closely with the Corporate NOC, Network Engineering, Access Engineering, Network Security, Authentication Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Risk Management, business units, telecommunications carriers, and vendors.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in a related field coupled with 2 years of relevant experience; equivalent relevant experience and/or industry certifications (CCNA, F5, Network+, etc.) may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience administering enterprise networking environments.
Experience supporting Cisco routing and switching.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs
Experience managing WAN carrier circuits.
Experience with enterprise monitoring and syslog.
Experience in data center environments with structured cabling and power
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications /Experience:
Hours: Able to support Pacific Time zone hours.
Technology & Certs: F5 BIG-IP, BlueCat IPAM, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Digi Console Servers, CyberPower, APC, Aruba EdgeConnect, Riverbed, Aruba Wireless, SolarWinds, Splunk, Python/PowerShell automation, ITIL, and relevant certifications such as CCNA, F5, or Network+.
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August 24, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
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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