Cyber Systems Watch Officer

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The Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a Cyber Systems Watch Officer to join our team supporting our Unified Cyber Situational Awareness (UCSA) environment in Pensacola, FL.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leidos is seeking a Cyber Systems Watch Officer as part of a team supporting the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) in Pensacola, Florida. 
• This is a full-time position that must work in Pensacola, Florida.  Shift work is applicable. No full time telework is allowed. 
• The Linux System Administrator Watch Officer supports 24x7x365 classified operations and will design, install, configure, secure, troubleshoot and maintain operating systems for mission critical servers in support of classified programs supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). 
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems. 
• Work with a team of Service desk and systems Administrators. 
• Utilize ITSM ticketing system for trouble management documentation. 
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to DoD agencies and internal customers. 
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Research and recommend/assist in improving system performance. 
• Communicate effectively with remote customers. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a technical field, OR four (4) years of relevant IT experience in lieu of degree. 
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. 
• A DoD 8570 IAT Level II approved certification is required. 
• Experience implementing and maintaining Linux/Red Hat systems/networks and related applications. 
• Understanding of network services as related to Microsoft Windows environment (e.g. DNS, Firewalls, Routers, Ports and Protocols, etc.)  
• General understanding of cryptographic concepts: symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, secure hash, digital signatures 
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers 
• Proactive, dependable and accurate with strong attention to detail and organization 
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with big data and data formats such as CSV, CEF, JSON, and XML, preferred. 
• Experience with Splunk, preferred. 
• Conducts technical analysis and provides documentation (Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting and monitoring, technical reports, etc.) for root cause analysis, technical assessment and process improvement initiatives. 
• Cybersecurity knowledge and Windows server 2019 and 2022 administration experience including Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy, the deployment of Windows workstations/servers and the migration end-user data 
• Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following: Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), etc. 

Original Posting:

July 8, 2025

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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.