Network Systems Administrator (CSA-2)

Leidos

$73K — $132K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
  • IAT level II certification (e.g., Sec+, CSA+).
  • Proficiency in Linux, Windows, and RedHat operating systems.
  • Experience with data management, data transfer, and network infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure network equipment and infrastructure.
  • Maintain and update physical and virtual network devices.
  • Conduct troubleshooting of connectivity problems and network outages.
  • Perform data security measures, including patches and backups.
  • Manage user accounts within the network and troubleshoot client-server models.

Benefits

  • Up to $25K cash sign-on bonus available.
  • Paid time off bonus for qualified candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Our LOE program provides our customers' Cryptanalysis & Signals Analysis organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click here to learn more about how this program "Delivers Mission Success!"

Seeking an experienced Network System Administrator to join a small team to support a mission critical enclave network, with both physical and virtual network devices. This position handles all IT duties, to include maintenance, updates, data security, patches, compliance, and backups. The candidate will install network equipment, maintain network infrastructure, configure devices, set up firewalls, troubleshoot connectivity problems and outages.

*Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:
  • Mission Focus: Candidate must be able to create/modify accounts, troubleshoot network and client server model, and have proficiency with Linux, Windows, and RedHat
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with data management and data transfer, be able to maintain network infrastructure, conduct vulnerability scanning, plus know and understand STE/STN requirements.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Certification requirement: IAT level II (Sec+, CSA+, etc.)
  • Security Clearance: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.
  • Desirable Skills: Knowledge and/or experience with customer's analytic tools; Experience with Ansible, Quay, GitLab, VMWare; Knowledge of LatteArt/Biscotti


Original Posting:
June 11, 2026

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.

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