Senior Windows Systems Engineer
Leidos
- Blacksburg, VA
- $87,100-157,450 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, implementation, and administration of Windows 2012, 2016, 2019, MS-Azure, Microsoft Exchange, M365, and Active Directory.
- Implement, install, and recommend technologies including database, systems management, server virtualization, network storage and security.
- Maintain strong understanding of Client/Server Architecture and how to securely deploy internally and externally.
- Evaluate and architect network, server, and storage architecture plans.
- Produce technical writing for both system integration and transition to operations teams.
- Work in hybrid multi-location operations team administering existing production environment.
- Perform configuration, troubleshooting, and management of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file/print.
- Build and deploy Group Policy Objects to enforce desired enterprise behavior.
- Perform patch and security configuration activities to ensure servers and databases under management are properly secured and up to date.
- Monitor health, performance, and operational trends to proactively identify issues before they become incidents.
- Communicate well with Executives, Managers, Peers, and Customers.
- Support tickets and manage incidents, service requests, and problems through their full life cycle.
- Perform incident analysis to determine possible cause and potential fix.
- Document status updates and communicate to necessary parties.
- Document troubleshooting steps and knowledge articles for Shared Desk and Help Desk teams.
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in Windows System Administration or an Associate degree and 10 years.
- Experienced in design, implementation, and administration in Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft Exchange, andM365.
- Familiar with ticketing systems and the value of good documentation.
- Competent in essential administration concepts around Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019.
- Experienced in Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, or M365.
- In-depth knowledge of scripting with PowerShell.
- A US Citizen who can obtain a DoD secret clearance.
- Obtain a baseline 8570 certification [(IAT Level II) CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP].
- Must live within a commutable distance from Ft. Meade (Maryland) or Blacksburg, VA.
- Must be able and willing to travel to customer site same day or within 24 hours as needed.
- Certified in Microsoft technologies.