Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$92k–$167k/yr
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network O…
Skills: Linux Administration, Windows Administration, System Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Storage Administration
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$90k–$120k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a Junior Developer to support JPES/JCRM application sustainment and enhancement under the guidance of senior development personnel. Responsibilities Implement lower-complexity applica…
Skills: Java, SQL, Git, Software Development Lifecycle, Unit Testing
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a DevSecOps / Platform Lead to lead the CI/CD, container, Infrastructure as Code, automation, security-gating, and platform-engineering capabilities supporting JPES/JCRM. Responsibili…
Skills: DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline engineering, Kubernetes, Containers, Infrastructure as code
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$115k–$150k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking Integration Developers to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot JPES/JCRM APIs, web services, message-processing capabilities, and external system interfaces. Responsibilities Develop an…
Skills: Java, Rest, Soap, Xml, Json
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a Data Engineer / PostgreSQL DBA to administer, sustain, optimize, and protect JPES/JCRM data environments. Responsibilities Administer PostgreSQL/EDB databases. Perform database tuni…
Skills: PostgreSQL, EDB, Database administration, Performance tuning, SQL
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$145k–$175k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking an Azure / Kubernetes Engineer to engineer, operate, secure, troubleshoot, and optimize classified cloud and container environments supporting JPES/JCRM. Responsibilities Operate Azur…
Skills: Azure, Kubernetes, Cloud engineering, Containerization, Infrastructure automation
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh al…
Skills: Python, JavaScript, AWS, React, Angular
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$110k–$140k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity / RMF Engineer to provide hands-on cybersecurity and RMF support to the JPES/JCRM Agile/DevSecOps team. The engineer works closely with developers, DevSecOps personnel…
Skills: Cybersecurity, RMF, ACAS, STIG, SCAP
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$120k–$140k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a Configuration / Release Manager to control JPES/JCRM software baselines, changes, release packages, deployment coordination, and configuration traceability. Responsibilities Maintai…
Skills: Configuration management, Release management, Software baselines, Change management, Deployment coordination
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$150k–$180k/yr
Overview The Tech Lead / Senior Java Developer will support Agile software development, sustainment, and modernization activities for JPES supporting DISA Global Force Management. Integral Federal is seeking a senior Jav…
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, REST API
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$115k–$150k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a React Developer to develop and sustain user-facing JPES/JCRM capabilities supporting operational planners and mission users. Responsibilities Develop and enhance React-based user in…
Skills: React, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API, Frontend development
Visionist, Inc.Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$170k–$240k/yr
Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Software Engineer on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motiva…
Skills: Software engineering, LLM, Prompt engineering, Model optimization, Python
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$115k–$150k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking Java Developers to develop, enhance, test, troubleshoot, and sustain mission-critical JPES/JCRM application capabilities Responsibilities Develop Java/Spring application components an…
Skills: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Web services
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$190k–$240k/yr
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021! Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our intel team. Th…
Skills: Java, Software testing, Automation, Test planning, Regression testing
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description •The Senior Systems Engineer (Level 3) serves as a principal technical leader and subject matter expert within the National Security Agency’s Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Program. Operatin…
Skills: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trellix HX, Kusto Query Language, YARA rules, Systems engineering
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$160k/yr
Observability Engineer (OpsRamp) - Secret clearance You will be part of a larger technical team working as an Observability Engineer in an OpsRamp environment. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain obser…
Skills: OpsRamp, Observability, Cloud infrastructure, Metrics collection, Log management
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$170k–$230k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software En…
Skills: Cloud Platform, Software Development, SDLC, Java, Python
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
Skills: Linux CLI, Bash, Python, System Administration, Red Hat Satellite
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$140k–$190k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications…
Skills: Identity and Access Management, Microsoft ADFS, Authentication protocols, SAML, OAuth 2.0
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$106k–$144k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Professiona…
Skills: Software Test Engineering, Software Test Planning, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing
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The System Administrator will provide hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting for mission-critical IT systems within secure, classified environments. Responsibilities include managing Linux and Windows infrastructure, core enclave services, and ensuring system compliance and performance.
Candidates must have at least ten years of relevant system administration experience and a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. The role requires strong expertise in Linux server administration, networking, and security compliance within high-trust environments.
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.
At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Leidos delivers advanced technical, engineering, and system administration expertise in direct support of a high-priority foreign engagement mission. This established effort leverages solutions, alongside tailored engineering approaches, to enable mission-critical capabilities within a secure, high-trust environment. The program supports a complex and evolving mission where experienced cleared professionals operate side-by-side with the customer to architect, integrate, modernize, and optimize systems that directly drive operational outcomes.
The System Administrator will provide hands-on administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for mission-critical IT systems operating within secure and classified environments. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable and secure Linux and Windows infrastructure, supporting core enclave services, and resolving technical issues from the operating system through the application layer. The ideal candidate will bring strong Linux administration experience, a solid understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and security, and the ability to support complex operational environments. This position requires a proactive administrator who can independently diagnose issues, maintain system compliance, and ensure infrastructure availability and performance.
System Administration & Troubleshooting: Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows systems, diagnosing and resolving technical issues ranging from the operating system through the application layer.
Linux Server Administration: Install, configure, patch, upgrade, secure, and maintain Linux servers, including RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, or comparable enterprise Linux distributions.
Core Infrastructure Services: Configure and maintain core enclave infrastructure services, including DHCP, DNS, domain services, identity management, authentication, and related network services.
Virtualization & Infrastructure Support: Deploy and support virtualized and/or containerized environments while managing supporting infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and system resources.
Network & Storage Administration: Support storage platforms, network connectivity, system interfaces, and associated infrastructure; troubleshoot performance, availability, and connectivity issues across complex environments.
Security & Compliance: Maintain systems in accordance with applicable System Security Plans (SSPs) and secure administration requirements, including Secure the Enterprise (STE)/Secure the Network (STN) activities. Configure, monitor, and maintain security tools required to support DoD networks and cybersecurity requirements.
Classified Environment Support: Provide day-to-day administration and technical support within classified operational environments, maintaining secure and reliable mixed Linux/Windows environments while ensuring systems remain operational, compliant, and mission ready.
Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) additional years of System Administration experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
Experience administering or supporting AWS cloud environments.
Experience with virtualization platforms such as KVM, Proxmox, VMware, or similar technologies.
Experience with enterprise identity and authentication technologies such as FreeIPA, Centrify, LDAP, and Active Directory.
Knowledge of PKI, TLS, certificates, encryption, and other cryptographic technologies.
Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or comparable platforms.
Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, routing, firewalls, system hardening, and secure network architecture.
Ability to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable technical solutions.
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
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.
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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