SCCM/Windows Systems Administrator

Leidos

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $103k
$58k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $130,268–$199,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · SCCM/Windows Systems Administrator

Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a senior Windows Systems Administrator to join their team supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency’s National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center IT Operations and Maintenance program. This mission-critical role involves designing, maintaining, and securing Windows server environments across connected and disconnected networks, ensuring compliance with DoD and DIA security standards through patch deployment and lifecycle management. The administrator will leverage SCCM, VMware, PowerShell scripting, and WSUS for automation and operational efficiency while collaborating closely with cybersecurity teams to uphold RMF compliance. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, managing PKI services, and contributing to resilient architecture design in degraded or intermittent environments. Ideal candidates possess 5+ years of hands-on experience with Windows server administration, VMware, and PowerShell scripting, along with relevant certifications like Security+ CE or CCNA-Security.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain Windows server environments in edge and disconnected networks.
  • Execute security patch deployment and updates to ensure compliance with DoD and DIA standards.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues related to Windows servers and VMware platforms across various environments.
  • Develop and update technical documentation including runbooks, as-built diagrams, and compliance records.
  • Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services for certificate issuance, renewal, revocation in Windows environments.
  • Provide Tier II/III engineering support, including on-call duties during mission-critical operations.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrated expertise in Windows server administration, patching, and lifecycle management.
  • 5+ years of hands-on VMware experience supporting Windows infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation in enterprise environments.
  • Experience authoring and maintaining system documentation (runbooks, SOPs).
  • Understanding of RMF, STIGs, and DoD IA compliance requirements.
  • Knowledge of PKI concepts including certificate enrollment and revocation processes.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required or willingness to obtain.

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