Windows System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Suitland, MD
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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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 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Windows System Administrator

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The Windows System Administrator will support enterprise Windows environments in a mission-critical setting. The role involves building and upgrading Windows servers and workstations while managing Active Directory, domain services, and Group Policy Objects. Key responsibilities include running and analyzing ACAS vulnerability scans, performing system patching, and implementing STIG hardening. The individual will also manage SCCM deployments, imaging, and compliance reporting, while providing basic SQL Server configuration and troubleshooting. Required technical skills include experience with ACAS scanning, SCCM, patch management, and RMF/A&A activities. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II or III certifications. The work focuses on maintaining secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, and system documentation within a high-security infrastructure to ensure continuous operational readiness.

Skills

Windows Server Active Directory SCCM PowerShell SQL Server ACAS STIG GPO VMware NetApp RMF Vulnerability Management Patch Management eMASS Security+ CASP CISSP

What you'll do

  • Build and upgrade Windows servers and workstations.
  • Run and analyze ACAS vulnerability scans.
  • Manage Group Policy Objects, Active Directory, and domain services.
  • Support SCCM deployments, imaging, and compliance reporting.
  • Perform system patching and STIG hardening.
  • Provide basic SQL Server configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain system documentation and support RMF/A&A activities.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI in DISS and required program access.
  • Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT II or III certification (Security+, CASP, CISSP, etc.).
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
  • Windows system administration experience in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with ACAS scanning and vulnerability remediation.
  • Experience with SCCM deployment and compliance reporting.
  • Experience with patch management and STIG implementation.
  • Experience with GPO management and AD administration.
  • NetApp storage management experience (preferred).
  • VMware experience (preferred).
  • PowerShell scripting (preferred).
  • Familiarity with RMF, STIG Viewer, and eMASS (preferred).

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