Network Admin and Ops

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The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking a Network Admin and Ops to be responsible for Anti-Submarine Warfare Virtual Operator Trainer (ASW VOT) Gov't Information System

• Managing and responding to Trouble Tickets and Trouble Calls. Providing solutions to system users in a face-to-face environment.

• Hardware installation and repair on servers/switches/workstations/UPS/peripheral devices.

• Overall responsibility and management of a centralized server room and Network Operations Center including hardware inventory and physical access control and security.

• Linux support operations for basic desktop support, KVM (Hypervisor) and virtual machine management, IAM, ssh, NFS, iSCSI, NTP, etc.

• Assist in classroom and server room installs, running and terminating cables, cable management and testing, and basic server rack and workstation builds.

• Ingestion, aggregation, and reporting of all VOT Trouble Tickets and general system status.

• Work daily inside of a Secured Environment (SCIF inside of a DoD Training Facility) with limited access to personal electronic devices.

• Solves initially unclear problems within the ASW VOT which required analysis and familiarization with ASW VOT underlying programs and trouble ticket procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• As part of our Customer On-Site Maintenance Support team (COMS) you will receive daily trouble tickets from both local and remote sites, identify and correct low-level hardware and software issues, and attend customer required meetings.

• Expected to assist in annual or "as-needed" technical refreshes and assist in receiving, movement, storage, and inventory of system parts/spares.

• Provide daily support for the ASW VOT system to include daily maintenance and system re-starts.

Basic Qualifications

• Highschool diploma

• Requires a minimum of 2+ years of prior relevant experience

• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

• IAT Level 1 Certification (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Linux+ Certification

• RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Certifications

• AN/SQQ-89A(v)15 Experience, Training, and Operations

• Experience with a Distributed Compute Cluster for Virtualized Systems

Knowledge

• Has a basic understanding of all aspects of Customer On-Site Maintenance Support roles and responsibilities, and understand the practical application to complex issues associated with ASW Virtual Operator Trainers.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.

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.

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.