Windows Systems Engineer

Job Description
1901 Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Windows Systems Engineer to support our Blacksburg Virginia Enterprise IT Operations Center. This is a great opportunity to work with an elite team of server and systems professionals to maintain a secure environment for critical systems. Bring your own experience and work with our team to teach and learn while building, maintaining, and supporting our customer environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Windows System Administration:
• Design, implement, and proficiently administer Windows Server versions (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), Microsoft Azure, AWS, M365, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, GPO, and file/print services.
• PowerShell Scripting:
• Demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in reading and writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and enhance system efficiency.
• Compliance and Security Collaboration:
• Collaborate with security teams to establish and uphold compliance standards, utilizing frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and DISA, ensuring a robust security posture.
• Technology Integration and Recommendations:
• Assess, install, and recommend innovative technologies encompassing databases, systems management, server virtualization, network storage, and security measures.
• Client/Server Architecture Mastery:
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Client/Server Architecture and deploy solutions securely within internal and external environments.
• Documentation and Process Management:
• Create and maintain in-house documentation for standardized processes, encompassing disaster recovery procedures and common issue resolution methods.
• Multi-Location Operations:
• Collaborate within a hybrid, multi-location operations team to administer and support existing production environments.
• Patch and Security Management:
• Execute patching and security configuration activities, ensuring servers and databases remain secure and up to date.
• Proactive Monitoring:
• Continuously monitor system health, performance, and operational trends, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent incidents.
• Effective Communication:
• Exhibit strong communication skills, interacting with Executives, Managers, Peers, and Customers to convey technical information effectively.
•  Incident Management:
• Handle support tickets, manage incidents, service requests, and problems throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Incident Analysis and Reporting:
• Conduct thorough incident analysis to identify root causes and recommend potential solutions. Document status updates and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

•  Bachelor degree and 4 years’ experience or an Associate degree and 6 years’ experience, additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Competent in essential administration concepts around Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022.
• Experienced in DNS, DHCP, PKI, and GPO.
• In-depth knowledge of scripting with PowerShell.
• A US Citizen who can obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Obtain a baseline 8570 certification [(IAT Level II) CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, …