Systems Administrator
Leidos
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Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA · $131k–$237k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $184,325 a year. Across 48 open systems administrator listings that state pay, the middle half runs $100,500 to $133,500 and the median is $110,000. That is 68% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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Leidos has filed 4 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 404 workers, most recently September 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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About the job
Leidos is looking for a Systems Administrator with AWS cloud experience in a Windows environment to perform O&M/A&A/patching duties as well as assist with managing/upgrading their SQL Servers. Candidate must be proficient in the MS Product Suite to help move their COTS...