On-Site Windows Server Administrator - 1st Shift

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA seeks a Windows Systems Administrator for the 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:00 PM) to join the CESO effort on-site. You will administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft infrastructure services, with VMware virtualization throughout a modern secure web service operation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' Windows experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and DoD 8750 IAT II certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Windows servers environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.
• DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II (e.g., Security+ ce) is required.
• Experience with VMware and PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with security hardening and DISA STIGS.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft services.
• Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor server performance, availability, capacity, and health.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
• Support virtualization platforms such as VMware.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot OS, application, network, and server issues.
• Apply security updates and remediation; maintain documentation.
• Participate in incident response, change management, and projects.
• Automate routine tasks with PowerShell; provide escalation-level support.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

VMware

Security hardening

DISA STIGS

Troubleshooting

DoD 8750 IAT II

CI Poly

AWS EC2

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

BMC Remedy

AWS EC2

Job description

Leidos in Arlington, VA seeks a Windows Systems Administrator for the 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:00 PM) to join the CESO effort on-site. You will administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft infrastructure services, with VMware virtualization throughout a modern secure web service operation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' Windows experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and DoD 8750 IAT II certification.