Ground Control Station Systems Administrator

Leidos is seeking a Ground Control Station Technician to support mission-critical IT systems for national security and engineering programs. In this role, you will install, configure, and maintain ground control station hardware and software, monitor performance, and quickly resolve system issues. You will implement upgrades and patches, support testing and integration efforts, and ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Working in a collaborative, mission-driven culture, you will partner with engineers, cyber experts, and operations teams while benefiting from professional growth, robust benefits, and opportunities to impact real-world missions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot ground control station hardware and software systems
• Monitor system performance and uptime for mission-critical operations
• Perform installations, upgrades, and patches on control station components
• Support integration and testing of new features and configurations
• Document configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions
• Collaborate with engineers, cyber, and operations teams on system improvements
• Ensure compliance with security, safety, and government standards
• Provide on-call or shift-based support for critical operations
• Conduct preventative maintenance and health checks
• Assist with training and knowledge transfer to team members

Required Skills

• Ground control station operations
• Linux/Windows system administration
• Network configuration and troubleshooting
• System monitoring and diagnostics
• Scripting (Python, Bash, or Power
• Shell)
• Virtualization and containerization basics
• Cybersecurity best practices and STIGs
• Technical documentation
• Hardware installation and cabling
• Incident and change management (ITIL)