Windows Systems Engineer

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Job Description

The Managed Services Division 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 () Microsoft Azure AWS M365 Active Directory DNS DHCP Hyper-V PKI GPO and file/print services.
• PowerShell Scripting:
  • Demonstrate 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:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 4 years experience or an Associates degree and a minimum of 6 years experience additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Competent in essential administration concepts around Active Directory Group Policy Windows Server .
• Experienced in DNS DHCP PKI and GPO.
• In-depth knowledge of scripting with PowerShell.
• A US Citizen who can obtain and maintain 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.
• Security CE certification.
• Bachelors degree and 4 to 6 years of experience.
• AWS and/or Azure certifications.
• Entra ID experience

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

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.