Windows System Administrator

Description

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

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. 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.

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The Enterprise & Cyber Solutions Operation is hiring a Windows System Administrator to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. An active TS/SCI is required; all work is onsite.

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

Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control,  geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate back-office and customer-facing services such as Active Directory, Domain Name System, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol servers, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Server Update Services

• Maintain, secure, patch, and deploy operating systems including but not limited to Windows Server 2012R2/2016/2019, Windows 10, VMware ESX v7

• Sustain remote management services and connectivity for fiber-connected desktops

• Support and troubleshoot scripts written in Microsoft Powershell, Python, bash, and/or perl. Use automation tools like Windows Desired State Configuration, vRealize Automation, Ansible, puppet, and/or chef. Use software defined techniques and integration with RESTful API’s.

• Support roaming Windows profiles

• Support enterprise programs and applications to include Flexira, AdminStudio, Windows Terminal Services and Remote Desktop, Hummingbird, Samba, Vintela Authentication Services, MS Cluster Services, McAfee Antivirus Server, Outlook, Internet Information Server, Adobe products, and various scripting languages including Perl, PowerShell, VB Script

• Maintain/administer/update Windows operating systems, products, applications and services

• Create, configure, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot virtual systems VMWare, Amazon’s Top Secret Commercial Cloud Service (C2S), and Secret C2S (SC2S)

• Create/maintain custom ad hoc scripting, utilize approved government code repository, and follow release management processes

• Maintain and administer Windows Terminal Services for Remote Desktop Services

• Conduct periodic log reviews for usability and troubleshooting

• Manage and administer Microsoft SQL database services

• Manage and administer Microsoft SharePoint server farm

• Maintain/update Active Directory & Exchange environments ensuring stale user and admin accounts are removed in accordance with DoD and NASIC policy/instruction

• Maintain/update clustered Exchange servers for high-availability, to include load balancers, placement within the virtual environment, and daily review of system and application logs for the Exchange cluster

• Verify delivery and transit of email inbound/outbound to other SMTP mail servers

• Support and troubleshoot scripts for automation of IT-related tasks for all system designs. Test automation in approved test environment. Assist system administrators with integration and implementation of automation.

• Support and troubleshoot scripts written in Microsoft Powershell, Python, bash, and perl. Use automation tools like ansible, puppet, chef. Use software defined techniques and integration with RESTful API’s.

• Provide highly-available, fault tolerant file/print cluster services such as drivers, spooler and printer configuration

• Configure/maintain Windows attached storage

• Maintain TCP/IP configuration controls

• Maintain and track user access

• Support installation/admin/update of antivirus software, server and signatures.

• Maintain/administer/update Windows products, applications and services

• Maintain/administer/update approved third party Windows applications

• Perform software loading and configuration controls

• Provide/maintain Windows server builds IAW NASIC processes and policies

• Provide monthly functional area reports summarizing work accomplished, work planned in next month and important issues occurring during the month

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (e.g., Security+) certification

• One or more certifications in Windows/MS operating systems (e.g. MTA, MCSA, MCSE)

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 – 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Prior experience maintaining/administering/updating Windows operating systems, products, applications and services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting back-office and customer-facing services such as Active Directory, Domain Name System, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol servers, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Server Update Services

• Experience maintaining, securing, patching, and deploying operating systems including but not limited to Windows Server 2012R2/2016/2019, Windows 10, VMware ESX v7

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting scripts written in one or more of the following:  Microsoft Powershell, Python, bash, and/or perl. Use automation tools like Windows Desired State Configuration, vRealize Automation, Ansible, puppet, and/or chef.

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Pay Range:

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.

Covid Guidance for the US

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.