Description
Job Description:
Leidos is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator with expert experience in Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Virtualization, Cloud, and scripting experience to support our Federal Government customer. The candidate will work within the Server Engineering team supporting the Infrastructure and Operations Hosting Environment within the Department of Transportation.
High Priority qualifications, skills, experience, certifications
Must possess a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Server Infrastructure or equivalent.
Windows Server Operating Systems (2012 to 2019) [expert-level]
Active Directory engineering and management [expert-level]
Role and Responsibilities
This individual will work with a team of local and remote engineers to provide O&M support to US DOT. Responsible for the day-to-day management of Windows Server infrastructure to include oversight of Active Directory and SQL Server. Works in the Windows Server team, overseeing activities within server imaging, Active Directory management, and SQL Server. Responsible for incident management as it relates to Active Directory and SQL Server. Performs advanced troubleshooting of complex system issues. Works primarily in a virtualized environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Windows Server Operating Systems (2012 to 2019) [expert-level]
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V Virtualization [expert-level
Active Directory engineering and management [expert-level]
Group Policy Management [expert-level]
Windows Failover Clustering [expert-level]
Scripting Experience: PowerShell and VBScript [mid-level]
Windows IIS web server administration [mid-level]
Azure and AWS administration and Implementation [mid-level]
Incident management and troubleshooting skills [mid-level]
Windows file shares and security administration [mid-level]
Windows Print Services, Lexmark, Xerox, and HP printer administration [mid-level]
Windows 10 Desktop Operating Systems [mid-level]
Dell PowerEdge Rackmount and Blade servers [mid-level]
Unix/Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Apache, Tomcat) [mid-level]
SQL Server HA Clusters administration [mid-level]
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) [mid-level]
Smart Card / PIV card / CAC integration experience [knowledge of]
Windows Certificates Services Management [knowledge of]
PKI Architecture and Management [Knowledge of]
Experience, Education and Certifications
Must have a minimum of 8+ years of experience administrating and managing servers and systems, cloud infrastructure, file and print environments, specializing in Windows operating systems. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server.
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 Administration (MCSE, MCITP certification)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
US Citizen. Ability to attain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred assets:
10 years of experience administrating and managing servers and systems, cloud infrastructure, file and print environments, specializing in Windows operating systems. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 - $135,000.00Covid Guidance
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 43,000 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
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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.
