Windows Systems Administrator

**Description**

Leidos has an immediate for a Senior Windows Systems Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our enterprise Windows environment. You will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. A significant part of your role will include reviewing, cleaning up, and streamlining our comprehensive Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to ensure optimal performance and manageability. Additionally, you will help establish and enforce policies, processes, and documentation standards to improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. This includes implementing Markdown-based guides for server deployment, STIG remediation, GPO cleanup, and script version controlling. Your expertise will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our Windows environment and automation systems.

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Active Directory Management**: Administer, manage, and support Active Directory services including user accounts, group policies, and security configurations.
- ** Windows Server Administration**: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- ** GitLab CI/CD Automation**: Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to streamline and automate deployment processes.
- ** GPO Cleanup and Optimization**: Review, clean up, and streamline existing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to improve system performance and manageability.
- ** System Security**: Ensure the security of Windows systems through regular updates, patch management, and vulnerability assessments.
- ** Documentation and Standardization**: Develop and maintain Markdown-based guides and guidelines for server deployment, STIG remediation, GPO cleanup, and script version controlling.
- ** Process Improvement**: Establish and enforce policies and processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- ** Monitoring and Troubleshooting**: Proactively monitor system performance, identify issues, and perform troubleshooting to ensure system stability.
- ** Collaboration**: Work closely with the engineering team, other IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation of systems and services.
- ** Mentorship**: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

**More about the Role**:
**Required Qualifications**
- ** Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or related experience (9 years I believe for TESA) with qualification under TESA.
- ** Experience**: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration.

**Skills**:

- In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, and related technologies.
- Extensive experience with GitLab and CI/CD pipeline automation.
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
- Familiarity with network protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Knowledge of security best practices and tools.
- Proven experience in documentation and process improvement.

**Certifications**: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar. CASP+, CISSP or relevant IAT Level III certification.

**Clearance**: Must have a DoD Secret security clearance.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Familiarity with Linux systems administration.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

**Personal Attributes**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

CITS3

**Original Posting Date**: 2025-02-24

**Pay Range**: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.