System Administrator

Description Job Description:Leidos Maritime System Solutions (MSS) is seeking to hire a System Administrator, specializing in IT system administration (client/server, MS Windows & Linux), to join our project team supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will join a growing, fast-paced research, development, testing and evaluation team responsible for the manufacture and testing of various electro-mechanical devices used for both subsea and surface applications.This position requires a candidate with a current TS/SCI clearance or TS with current SCI eligibility.Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of workstation, server and network systems, including associated hardware.
• Responsible for updating to new systems, as well as support on current systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space, and implementing critical system patches.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in Windows and Linux system administration
• Ability to develop technical solutions and standard procedures for day-to-day administration of the networked system
• Develop and support processes for end-item/asset tracking within the network

• Knowledge of software release management
• Authorize the release of software changes and processes, and software configuration changes specified by management and other functional groups
• Track all problems and changes in work products and report changes and current network configuration
• Prepare, maintain and inventory hardware, software and associated technical drawings for assigned projects
• Facilitate Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board meetings

• Provide monthly configuration and document metric reporting for management review
• Facilitate Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board meetings
• Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items
• Perform Configuration Status Accounting
• Maintain status accounting records to ensure that current and historical configurations of products can be accurately determined throughout the product life cycle

• Requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI
• Computer Network Administration
• Hardware/Software Maintenance

• Ability to work in small groups
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong software & hardware troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize
• Team player, but with strong leadership skills

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering (CMPE) or related technical degree required.