Senior Windows Server Systems Administrator

Senior Windows Server Systems Administrator

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Overview

Leidos is seeking a Senior Windows Server Systems Administrator to support the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). This role requires technical expertise administering Windows servers within a physical and virtual environment. The Customer utilizes an Agile Framework to plan and complete initiatives. This is a 100% on-site position at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Base pay range

$112,450.00/yr - $203,275.00/yr

Description

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 sustainable practices. 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. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities and development, and rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors, colleagues, and customers. Your most important work is ahead.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is seeking a Senior Windows Server Systems Administrator to support NMEC. This role involves administering Windows servers within a physical and virtual environment, handling service inquiries and problems, examining incidents, implementing corrective actions, and performing proactive tuning and performance enhancements. Responsibilities may include software configuration, rebooting, and other remedial actions on customer servers. The Customer uses an Agile framework to plan and complete initiatives.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review C&A documentation providing feedback on completeness and compliance
• Perform system installation, configuration maintenance, account maintenance, signature maintenance, patch management, and troubleshooting of operational IA and CND systems
• Operate with latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions
• Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics
• Technical planning, system hardware-software-network design, development and integration, verification and validation, and fielding
• Provide technical support, administration, and monitoring of Microsoft Windows systems within a physical and virtual environment
• Decommission server(s) upon request through approved engineering change
• Install and/or remove service applications and scripting components
• Maintain server hardware and software assets in compliance with vendor and lease requirements
• Implement capacity planning and tuning actions for server assets
• Support the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems; distinguish user problems from enterprise-wide issues
• Support operations and troubleshooting for end-user workstations and desktop applications
• Lead data collection, analysis, and implementation of solutions for incident tickets and requirements
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement to support effective operations
• Develop and document solutions to complex technical issues
• Provide follow-up reports for Root Cause Analysis and process improvement initiatives
• Support a 24/7/365 environment and be able to provide on-call support during outages; may involve shift work
• Update operations and monitoring documentation for 24/7/365 Operations Watch personnel
• Ensure security and management of Windows servers in multiple production environments
• Resolve complex Windows and Hyper-V problems in a dynamic environment
• Perform automation tasks through scripting and testing
• Provide mentorship and training for junior team members

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory and/or mentorship capacity
• System security engineering expertise in multiple domains including IA concepts and security testing
• Experience with Windows server setup, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience with hardening Windows environments
• Significant experience with server operating systems (Microsoft Server 2012 R2/2016/2019)
• Proficiency with MECM/SCCM, Active Directory, Exchange, and Virtualization
• Experience integrating Windows environments with monitoring solutions (SCOM, Splunk)
• Familiarity with supporting virtual desktops running Windows
• Extensive scripting/automation experience (PowerShell or similar)
• Experience troubleshooting in growing environments and identifying issue trends
• Experience with server patch management (SCCM/MECM)
• Experience with installing, configuring, and managing AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and other Microsoft COTS products
• Strong time management and ability to work in ITSM/ticketing systems
• Ability to triage and prioritize incidents appropriately
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Track record of working effectively within a team
• Experience with requirements analysis, system testing, and quality assurance
• Ability to work independently on technical problems
• DoD -IAT Level II certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP) or equivalent CE certification

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience; additional years may be considered in lieu of degree
• Generally 4+ years of supervisory or team/leadership experience

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a Poly
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud services
• Experience operating in a Linux environment
• MCSE or MCSA certification
• Experience with SAN or network storage
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Familiarity with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
• Experience troubleshooting within a security environment
• Experience with backup and restore procedures

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We’re the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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