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Job Description

1901 Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Windows Systems Engineer to support our Blacksburg Virginia Enterprise IT Operations Center. 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 customer environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Windows System Administration:

• Design, implement, and proficiently administer Windows Server versions (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), Microsoft Azure, AWS, M365, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, GPO, and file/print services.

• 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, ensuring a robust security posture.

• Technology Integration and Recommendations:

• Assess, install, and recommend innovative technologies encompassing databases, systems management, server virtualization, network storage, and security measures.

• 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 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:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 4 years’ experience or an Associate degree and 6 years’ experience, additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

• Competent in essential administration concepts around Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022.

• Experienced in DNS, DHCP, PKI, and GPO.

• In-depth knowledge of scripting with PowerShell.

• A US Citizen who can obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

• Obtain a baseline 8570 certification [(IAT Level II) CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP] within 3 months of start date.

• Familiar with ticketing systems and the value of good documentation.

• If applicant lives within 50 miles of Blacksburg, VA they will be required to work in the office 2 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in Microsoft technologies.

• DoD secret clearance.

• Security+ CE certification.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 to 6 years of experience.

• AWS and/or Azure certifications.

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-10

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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REQNUMBER: R-00143374

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.