Windows System Engineer

Leidos

2d•$73,450 - $132,775•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Windows System Engineer to support a Federal Civil customer. This role supports the engineering, operation, maintenance, and modernization of secure, mission-critical enterprise Windows Server and hybrid cloud infrastructure across geographically distributed environments. The engineer partners with a Senior Windows System Engineer to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows, virtualization, and cloud solutions across on-premises and hybrid environments. The role collaborates with engineering, cybersecurity, and service desk teams to help ensure system availability, performance, and security while supporting infrastructure modernization, documentation, configuration management, and continuous improvement. The position is remote, with preference for candidates within driving distance of the Washington, DC area. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust clearance before starting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting complex enterprise Windows Server infrastructure (Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022) in production environments.
Competence in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Public Key Infrastructure administration.
In-depth knowledge of PowerShell scripting and task automation.
Hands-on experience supporting virtual computing platforms such as VMware/vSphere, and familiarity with or hands-on experience administering Windows Server workloads in hybrid cloud environments such as AWS EC2 or Microsoft Azure.
Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and hardening Windows Server security baselines, performing monthly OS patching, and conducting vulnerability remediation.
Ability to troubleshoot multi-system server and application issues, assist with root cause analysis, and implement approved corrective actions.
Experience performing production server infrastructure changes, OS upgrades, and system migrations under established change control procedures.
Experience maintaining system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, configuration records, and standard operating procedures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience working with senior engineers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 / IAT Level II baseline certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP.
Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust clearance prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Active Microsoft server or cloud certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or Endpoint Administrator.
Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification or an equivalent DoD 8140 / IAT Level II baseline certification.
Active AWS and/or Microsoft Azure certifications, such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect.
Hands-on experience administering and integrating Microsoft Entra ID, including hybrid identity synchronization, conditional access, and enterprise authentication.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and administer Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022), Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365, as well as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, Group Policy, and file and print services.
Partner with the Senior Windows System Engineer to develop, test, and implement PowerShell scripts, configuration templates, and process improvements that automate administrative tasks.
Perform patching, security configuration, and remediation tasks for servers and databases, collaborating with cybersecurity teams to meet compliance standards using CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIG frameworks.
Support planning, deployment, and lifecycle replacement of server infrastructure under senior engineering guidance; assess, install, and recommend technologies related to databases, systems management, virtualization, network storage, and security.
Apply knowledge of client/server architecture to deploy solutions securely in internal and external production environments.
Monitor system health, availability, performance, and capacity; gather operational metrics and implement approved improvements to prevent incidents and improve service delivery.
Analyze and troubleshoot complex issues involving interconnected systems, implement approved corrective actions, and escalate complex architectural challenges to the Senior Windows System Engineer as needed.
Manage incidents, service requests, problems, and change tickets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring technical accuracy, documentation, and adherence to SLAs.
Support incident investigations by gathering diagnostic data, identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and executing corrective and preventive tasks.
Create and maintain system diagrams, configuration records, technical implementation plans, disaster recovery procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with internal engineering groups, security teams, vendors, and service providers in a hybrid, multi-location operations team to coordinate maintenance windows and technical work.
Communicate technical information, status updates, and project progress to executives, managers, peers, and customers.