Systems Administrator

Step into a role where your expertise directly strengthens the Air Force’s intelligence enterprise across the Indo‑Pacific. As a Systems Administrator supporting PACAF A2Y at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, you’ll operate at the center of a globally distributed mission, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical JWICS‑connected systems. You’ll join a team trusted to sustain and modernize enterprise‑level services—from Active Directory and Exchange to virtualization, backups, patching, and cross‑domain solutions—while shaping the technical standards that keep PACAF’s intelligence operations mission‑ready. This is an opportunity to apply technical skill, influence enterprise architecture, and support operators across the Pacific in a role where system uptime isn’t just a metric—it’s a strategic advantage. What You’ll Do Enterprise Systems Administration & Reliability Maintain and optimize core enterprise services including Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, SCOM, VMware, UNIX systems, storage platforms, and backup environments

Perform daily system monitoring and health checks to ensure availability, integrity, and compliance with AF JWICS SOPs

Meet or exceed 99% availability targets across AD, DRA, SQL, ITSM, Exchange, SCCM, CDS, and security auditing tools

Document all system health, events, and actions in SolarWinds, Splunk, SharePoint, and ITSM

Backup, Recovery & Virtualization Support Administer enterprise‑level backup operations (AVAMAR), ensuring data integrity, restoral readiness, and compliance with JWICS directives

Support VMware‑based virtualized environments , including server hosting, configuration, troubleshooting, and modernization

Conduct periodic restoral testing and maintain enterprise restoration procedures

Patch Management & Cyber Readiness Manage enterprise patch distribution via SCCM, WSUS, and Tanium across ESCs and regional sites

Submit, track, and implement approved security patch changes in alignment with CCMP processes

Ensure zero vulnerability incidents through proactive analysis, testing, and compliance tracking

Provide monthly vulnerability and patching reports to Government leads and the COR

Active Directory Standardization & Governance Oversee enterprise‑level AD replication, schema changes, and OU hierarchy management

Administer and optimize NetIQ DRA for standardized directory operations

Maintain privileged account oversight , permissions auditing, and GPO governance

Develop and maintain enterprise AD SOPs , policies, and training materials

Technical Leadership & Collaboration Develop, publish, and maintain enterprise SOPs across all supported services

Provide informal training to Government personnel on Windows, UNIX, and emerging technologies

Participate in bi‑weekly “Tech Talks” with ESCs and regional sites to synchronize enterprise operations

Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve complex system issues across hardware, software, and network layers

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience (additional years of experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree).

2+ years of C4I systems administration experience

Active TS/SCI clearance (required on day one)

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II (Security+)

Strong understanding of DoD information security policies (COMPUSEC, INFOSEC, MLS)

Experience with Air Force intelligence systems (GALE, GCCS)

Proficiency with Microsoft Server environments , VMware, Exchange, Outlook, and SharePoint

Excellent communication, customer service, and analytical skills

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Original Posting: June 9, 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: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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.