Windows Systems Administrator

Leidos; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support mission critical Navy Fleet Command infrastructure in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. You will administer Windows server environments, maintain enterprise services, and ensure secure, high-availability operations across global facilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive Microsoft technologies experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a current TS/SCI clearance. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS commands may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (in DISS).
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active Windows Server operating system certification or the ability to obtain after hire.
• Extensive experience administering enterprise Windows environments, including AD, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, Azure Cloud, RDS, VMware, and Windows Server services.
• Experience performing advanced system troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage advanced Windows Server environments and Microsoft enterprise services.
• Maintain daily system operations by monitoring, identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues affecting servers, applications, and operating systems.
• Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization to ensure reliable system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows Server issues.
• Research, document, and recommend new system technologies and improvements.
• Review and implement IAVAs and IAVBs.
• Install, configure, secure, maintain, document, troubleshoot, and administer SQL databases to ensure optimal performance.
• Support global operations by maintaining secure, resilient Windows infrastructure environments.
• Travel may be required to support other U.S. Navy commands CONUS/OCONUS.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft Exchange

Azure Cloud

Remote Desktop Services

VMware

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Omnissa

VMware

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

Windows Systems Administrator

Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Leidos is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support mission critical infrastructure for the U.S. Navy Fleet Command in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In this role, you will administer and maintain Windows server environments supporting enterprise infrastructure, standardized desktop services, and secure mission operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing Microsoft technologies, troubleshooting complex systems, and maintaining secure, high availability Windows environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and manage advanced Windows Server environments and Microsoft enterprise services.

• Maintain daily system operations by monitoring, identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues affecting servers, applications, and operating systems.

• Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization to ensure reliable system performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows Server issues.

• Research, document, and recommend new system technologies and improvements.

• Review and implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVBs).

• Install, configure, secure, maintain, document, troubleshoot, and administer SQL databases to ensure optimal performance.

• Support global operations by maintaining secure, resilient Windows infrastructure environments.

• Travel may be required to support other U.S. Navy commands both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Active TS/SCI clearance (in DISS).

• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Active Windows Server operating system certification or the ability to obtain after hire.

• Extensive experience administering enterprise Windows environments, including Active Directory (AD), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Exchange email services, Microsoft Azure Cloud, Remote Desktop Services, VMware, Omnissa, desktop management, and Windows Server services.

• Experience performing advanced system troubleshooting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Original Posting:

September 1, 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.