GCCS Systems Administrator

Leidos; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a GCCS-J Systems Administrator for the Air Force National Capital (AFNCR) IT Services program. You will lead a three-person team responsible for end-to-end GCCS-J administration, deployment, audits, and readiness across Windows 11, DNS, and Active Directory environments.

You will travel to CONUS up to six times a year, coordinate disaster recovery, and serve as senior technical lead for ADVON.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.
• Current 8140 IAT Level II certificate: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.
• 5+ years IT/network administration in DoD environments.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or project lead capacity.
• Expert GCCS-J on Windows 11 in DNS and AD.
• PowerShell scripting for remote management; TCP/IP knowledge.
• DoD Patch Management and remediation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a three-person team for GCCS-J administration.
• Direct software deployment and troubleshoot GCCS-J systems.
• Audit and pre-deployment checkouts for GCCS-J readiness.
• Govern GCCS-AF Contingency Plan and COOP disaster recovery.
• Travel to CONUS up to six times annually; brief leadership at conferences.
• Lead ADVON team with 24/7 standby readiness.

Skills

Leadership

GCCS-J admin

Windows 11

PowerShell

DNS/AD

TCP/IP

Patch management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's 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 an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Mission
The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a _ GCCS-J Systems Administrator _ in support of the Air Force National Capital (AFNCR) IT Services program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a three-person technical team responsible for the end-to-end administration of the GCCS-J system. Direct operations involving lifecycle management, relocation, testing, and repair of GCCS hardware, including servers and workstations.

• Direct software deployment operations for GCCS-J systems. Oversee complex software configurations and guide junior technicians through advanced troubleshooting to ensure fully operational system functionality.

• Spearhead comprehensive system audits and pre-deployment checkouts of GCCS-J. Ensure unit readiness postures are maintained and serve as the final technical authority in resolving complex system discrepancies.

• Author, implement, and govern the GCCS-AF Contingency Plan. Direct local and remote disaster recovery protocols, backups, and network restorations to ensure resilient Continuity of Operations (COOP).

• Serve as the senior technical representative for the organization during CONUS travel (up to six times annually). Brief senior leadership and stakeholders at COOP and GCCS-related conferences.

• Act as the senior technical lead for the contingent Advanced Echelon (ADVON) team, managing 24/7 operational standby rosters and ensuring immediate deployment readiness for the unit.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in information technology or related field of study with 6+ years' experience, additional years of applicable experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to start date (Top Secret preferred).

• Current 8140 IAT Level II (Intermediate or Advanced) certificate: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.

• 5+ years of IT/network administration experience in DoD environments. Includes 2-5 years analyzing and supporting GCCS-J systems, with a minimum of 2 years in a technical leadership, supervisory, or project lead capacity.

• Expert-level experience directing the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of GCCS-J systems on Windows 11 platforms within Domain Naming Service (DNS) and Active Directory environments.

• Proven track record of leading system audits and pre-deployment checkouts of GCCS-M to support readiness postures and resolve enterprise-level system discrepancies.

• Advanced proficiency with Windows DHCP, GPO, and PowerShell. Demonstrated ability to utilize PowerShell scripting for the remote management of workstations and servers. Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.

• Experienced in governing and executing DoD Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation processes using enterprise tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience operating and liaising with stakeholders within prominent national security environments, including the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Deep operational knowledge of Air Force, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), and Air Force District of Washington (AFNCR) command structures and coordination protocols.

• Demonstrated capability to lead, coordinate, and orchestrate diverse, cross-functional technical teams- including software developers, hardware engineers, and network specialists to successfully execute complex mission requirements.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 22, 2026

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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.