Windows System Administrator
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Our Mission Solutions Business Area (MSBU) at Leidos is seeking a System Administrator to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). This is a dynamic non-enterprise IT work environment which requires work schedule flexibility. This position is 100% in the office, there is no ability for remote or hybrid work, and there may be some business travel (approximately 10% of the time).
Are you ready to make an impact?
In this role you will leverage your extensive experience working outside of the enterprise IT environment to install, configure, support and maintain hardware and software. You will:
- Manage Active Directory domain and infrastructure to include DNS, DHCP, Group policy, etc.
- Configure server roles, promote server roles such as domain controllers, configure RAID, and configure services provided from network servers.
- Configure and deploy Windows servers and Windows workstations in virtual and physical environments.
- Manage hypervisor host and VMs.
- Maintain new and current systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space, and implementing critical system patches.
- Provide procurement support for hardware and software that is not associated with enterprise software/hardware.
- Regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions in order to achieve IT objectives.
- Maintain and coordinate assets in enterprise inventory system.
- Respond to various ad hoc IT support requests.
- Travel for business purposes, up to 10% of the time.
Clearance Required:
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required. We do not have the ability to nominate candidates for clearance processing.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and 12+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, supporting and maintaining hardware and software.
- Demonstrated experiencing managing and maintaining PC, server, laptop, and printer hardware and software.
- Demonstrated experience working outside of an enterprise IT environment.
- Demonstrated experience with Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2022/2016, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and Dell EMC Unity Storage.
- Demonstrated experience applying efficient task management and ability to adjust to changing requirements
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining system documentation
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. and ability to conduct IT services in tight spaces such as under or behind desks, in network closets, etc.
- Ability to travel for business, up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Experience with Rubrik, Linux, Unix, VMware/ESXI, software license management.
- Experience terminating Fiber Optic (ST-SC-LC) and CAT-6 cabling.
Original Posting:March 31, 2025
For U.S. Positions: 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 $112,450.00 - $203,275.00
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.
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For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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