Windows Server Administrator - Day Shift
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. The program is establishing a modern secure web service operation on a highly automated platform and migrating to a high-security cloud environment. The administrator will provide network and communication services, monitoring, and systems administration. This role is based in Arlington, Virginia, and is 100% on-site. The listed shift is 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, although the posting also states that the candidate must be comfortable working 24×7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of overall related experience with a Windows Server environment; additional experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- DoD 8750 certification at least IAT Level II, such as Security+ CE.
- Comfortable working 24×7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining VMware environments.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and other languages such as Python.
- Experience applying security settings and commercial best practices such as DISA STIGs.
- Proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft-based infrastructure services.
- Experience installing and configuring hardware systems and software applications.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners.
- TS/SCI with CI Poly.
- Experience with AWS EC2 and S3.
- Thorough knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP.
- Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
- Linux operating system experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across physical and virtual infrastructure.
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft-based infrastructure services.
- Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Monitor server performance, availability, capacity, and system health.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
- Support virtualization platforms such as VMware.
- Implement and maintain server backup and disaster-recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot operating-system, application, network, and server-related issues.
- Apply security updates, hardening standards, and vulnerability remediation.
- Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
- Participate in incident response, change management, and infrastructure projects.
- Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell where appropriate.
- Provide escalation-level support for Windows infrastructure issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
