Secure Windows Systems Admin – 2nd Shift (Arlington)

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the CESO effort on-site. The role supports a modern secure web service operation, with a focus on automation, security, and reliable system administration across a multi-user environment.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with DoD 8750 IAT II and hands-on experience with VMware, AD, GPO, PowerShell, and security best practices such as DISA STIGS and SCAP. On-site 2nd shift hours are 12pm–8pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related experience with a Windows servers environment (e.g. 2008r2 and 2012r2).
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.
• Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future.
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMware environments.
• Experience with Remote Desktop Services.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and experience in other languages like Python.
• Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).
• Experience with Group Policy Management (GPO) and applying Local Security Policies.
• Experience with Windows Task Scheduler.
• Experience Managing Active Directory.
• Experience with System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation for standard systems operating procedures to be used across the enterprise.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Analyze available hardware and software from outside vendors and make recommendation for purchase and installation of cost‑effective solutions.
• Review work performed by lower‑level technical staff.
• Work both independently as well as in coordination with network administrators to maintain the smooth operation of a multi‑user computer system.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware

Remote Desktop Services

PowerShell

Python

Security Best Practices

GPO

Active Directory

SCAP

DISA STIGS

TS/SCI

DoD 8750 IAT II

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leidos in Arlington, VA is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the CESO effort on-site. The role supports a modern secure web service operation, with a focus on automation, security, and reliable system administration across a multi-user environment.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with DoD 8750 IAT II and hands-on experience with VMware, AD, GPO, PowerShell, and security best practices such as DISA STIGS and SCAP. On-site 2nd shift hours are 12pm–8pm, Monday–Friday.