Senior Windows Server Engineer

The Leidos Mission Driver Enablement Center (MDEC) Infrastructure Operations Team has an opening for a Senior Windows Server Engineer to support our Enterprise IT Operations Center. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a great opportunity to work with an elite team of server and systems professionals to maintain a secure environment for critical systems.  Bring your own experience and work with our team to teach and learn while building, maintaining, and supporting our customers’ environment.

LOCATION: This position will allow for full time telework from any U.S. based location.

CLEARANCE: Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Federal Civil Agency Public Trust clearance prior to start date.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Windows Server Systems Administration:
  • Design, implement, and proficiently administer Windows Server versions (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025), Microsoft Azure, AWS, M365, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, GPO, and file/print services.
• Automation - PowerShell Scripting:
  • Demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in reading and writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and enhance system efficiency.
• Compliance and Security Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with security teams to establish and uphold compliance standards, utilizing frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGS, ensuring a robust security posture.
  • Support systems accreditation efforts for business and mission essential systems.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Federal Government security frameworks (i.e., STIGs, CIS, NIST)
• Technology Integration and Recommendations:
  • Assess, install, and recommend innovative technologies encompassing databases, systems management, server virtualization, network storage, and security measures.
  • Advise customers on innovations to control costs, incorporate best practices, integrate cloud native services/solutions.
• Client/Server Architecture Mastery:
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Client/Server Architecture and deploy solutions securely within internal and external environments.
• Documentation and Process Management:
  • Create and maintain in-house and customer documentation for standardized processes, encompassing disaster recovery procedures and common issue resolution methods.
• Multi-Location Operations:
  • Collaborate within a hybrid, multi-location operations team to administer and support existing production environments.
• Patch and Security Management:
  • Execute patching and security configuration activities, ensuring servers and databases remain secure and up to date.
• Proactive Monitoring:
  • Using provided tools, continuously monitor system health, performance, and operational trends, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent incidents.
• Effective Communication:
  • Exhibit strong communication skills, interacting with Executives, Managers, Peers, and Customers to convey technical information effectively.
• Incident Management:
  • Handle support tickets, manage incidents, service requests, and problems throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Incident Analysis and Reporting:
  • Conduct thorough incident analysis to identify root causes and recommend potential solutions. Document status updates and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
• Mentor and Coach:

• • As a senior member of the team, provide technical leadership to mentor and coach junior members, provide growth opportunities and the application of advanced skills and experience to challenges.
  • Shares knowledge and experience with members of the team to solve issues and work with coordinated members of cross-functional groups to apply knowledge and technical experience to resolve internal and customer IT requirements.

• Project Management:

• • Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas both internal and customer facing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree and 8 years’ experience ; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Familiar with ticketing systems and the value of good documentation.
• Competent in essential administration concepts around Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022,2025.
• Experienced in DNS, DHCP, PKI, and GPO.
• In-depth knowledge of scripting with PowerShell.
• Obtain a baseline 8570 certification [(IAT Level II) CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP] within 3 months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified in Microsoft technologies.
• Security+ CE certification.
• AWS and/or Azure certifications.

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Pay Range:

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.