Windows System Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Windows System Engineer to support a Federal Civil customer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

This position is remote; however, preference will be given to candidates within driving distance to the Washington, DC area.

The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust clearance prior to start.

The Windows System Engineer will support the engineering, operation, maintenance, and modernization of secure, mission-critical enterprise Windows Server and hybrid cloud infrastructure across geographically distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and administer Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365, alongside core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, Group Policy (GPO), and file/print services.
• Partner with the Senior Windows System Engineer to write, read, test, and implement PowerShell scripts, configuration templates, and process improvements that automate administrative tasks and boost operational efficiency.
• Execute patching, security configuration activities, and remediation tasks to keep servers and databases up to date.
• Support the planning, deployment, and lifecycle replacement of server infrastructure under senior engineering guidance.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Client/Server architecture to deploy solutions securely within internal and external production environments.
• Continuously monitor system health, availability, performance, and capacity trends.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues involving multiple interconnected systems.
• Manage incidents, service requests, problems, and change tickets throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Participate in incident investigations by gathering diagnostic data, identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and executing corrective and preventive tasks.
• Create, update, and maintain system diagrams, configuration records, technical implementation plans, disaster recovery procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for common issue resolution.
• Collaborate within a hybrid, multi-location operations team alongside internal engineering groups, security teams, vendors, and service providers to coordinate maintenance windows and execute technical tasks.
• Communicate technical information, status updates, and project progress clearly to Executives, Managers, Peers, and Customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years’ experience; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting complex enterprise Windows Server infrastructure (Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022) in production environments.
• Competent in essential administration concepts around Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• In-depth knowledge of scripting and task automation using PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience supporting virtual computing platforms (such as VMware/vSphere) and familiarity or hands-on experience administering Windows Server workloads in hybrid cloud environments (such as AWS EC2 or Microsoft Azure).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot multi-system server and application issues, assist with root cause analysis (RCA), and implement approved corrective actions.
• Experience executing server infrastructure changes, OS upgrades, and system migrations in production environments following established change control procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working alongside senior engineers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 / IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active certifications in Microsoft server or cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or Endpoint Administrator).
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent DoD 8140 / IAT Level II baseline certification).
• Active AWS and/or Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect).
• Hands-on experience administering and integrating Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including hybrid identity synchronization, conditional access, and enterprise authentication.

The pay range for this position is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.