Windows Server Administrator - Night Shift

Leidos; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator for a 3rd shift (9 PM–5 AM) to join the CESO program. This on-site role supports a modern, highly automated secure web platform and requires maintaining Windows Server environments, AD, DNS, DHCP, and policy services.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in Windows, a TS/SCI clearance, and DoD 8750 IAT II certification. Comfort with 24x7 coverage, VMware, PowerShell, and DISA STIGs is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• DoD 8750 certification at least IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Experience with Windows Server administration and Microsoft services.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work 24x7 shifts, including nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft services.
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot servers.
• Monitor performance, availability, capacity, and health.
• Handle user accounts, permissions, and security groups.
• Support VMware environments and disaster recovery procedures.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell; assist with incident response and changes.
• Document configurations and operational procedures.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

VMware

PowerShell

Python

DISA STIGS

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Incident response

Automation

BMC Remedy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

BMC Remedy

AWS EC2

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator 3rd shift (9PM to 5AM) to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.

This position is based in San Antonio, TX and is 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft-based infrastructure services.
• Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor server performance, availability, capacity, and system health.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
• Support virtualization platforms such as VMware.
• Implement and maintain server backup and disaster-recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot operating-system, application, network, and server-related issues.
• Apply security updates, hardening standards, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
• Participate in incident response, change management, and infrastructure projects.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell where appropriate.
• Provide escalation-level support for Windows infrastructure issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of overall related experience with a Windows servers environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 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.
• Comfortable working 24×7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMware environments.
• 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.
• Proficient with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft-based infrastructure services.
• Experience with System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
• TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred
• Experience with AWS EC2, S3.
• Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
• Linux OS experience.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.