SCCM/Windows Systems Administrator

Leidos Holding$73K — $132K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Windows server administration and patch management experience in diverse environments.
  • Deep expertise in VMware for Windows infrastructure management (vSphere 6.7/7.0+).
  • Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation tasks related to patching and compliance.
  • Experience in creating and updating system documentation including SOPs and runbooks.
  • Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, and DoD Information Assurance compliance.
  • Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management in Windows environments.
  • Must hold DoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and maintain Windows server environments for NMEC operations.
  • Plan and execute security patch deployments for isolated networks following DoD standards.
  • Support VMware-based virtualization, including upgrades and lifecycle management.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues affecting Windows and VMware environments.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Work with cybersecurity teams to enforce RMF compliance and zero-trust principles.
  • Provide Tier II/III support, including on-call assistance as needed.
  • Manage Public Key Infrastructure services, including certificate management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contribution.
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
  • Paid time off and holidays for better work-life balance.
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description

Leidos Digital Modernization is seeking a skilled SCCM/Windows Systems Administrator to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC) IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program. This is a mission-critical role providing engineering and operational support to Windows server environments across connected and disconnected networks. The Windows Engineer will design, maintain, and secure Windows platforms while ensuring patch deployment and lifecycle management in bandwidth-constrained, isolated, and edge environments.

This role requires SCCM and VMware expertise, deep familiarity with Windows server patching, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across environments where standard enterprise connectivity and automation pipelines may not apply. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission application owners—to sustain resilient operations in support of national security missions.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Engineer, implement, and maintain Windows server environments supporting NMEC operations, including edge and disconnected networks.

  • Plan and execute Windows security patch deployment and updates across isolated environments, ensuring compliance with DoD and DIA security standards.

  • Support VMware-based virtualization platforms, including provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.

  • Troubleshoot complex Windows and VMware issues impacting availability, performance, or security.

  • Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation (as-built diagrams, runbooks, patch management procedures, compliance records).

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure RMF (Risk Management Framework) compliance and zero-trust principles across Windows infrastructure.

  • Contribute to operational efficiency by leveraging automation (PowerShell scripting, WSUS, SCCM/Configuration Manager).

  • Provide Tier II/III engineering support to O&M operations, including on-call and surge support as mission requires.

  • Manage and support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services, including certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and troubleshooting for Windows servers, applications, and user authentication mechanisms.

  • Partner with system engineers and program leadership to design resilient architectures for degraded, denied, or intermittent environments.

Basic Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in Windows server administration, patching, and lifecycle management in enterprise or disconnected/edge environments.

  • 5+ years of hands-on VMware experience supporting Windows infrastructure (vSphere 6.7/7.0+).

  • Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and Windows automation for patching, reporting, and compliance.

  • Experience authoring and maintaining system documentation (runbooks, SOPs, as-builts).

  • Understanding of RMF, STIGs, and DoD IA compliance requirements.

  • Knowledge of PKI concepts, including certificate enrollment, revocation, CRLs, OCSP, TLS/SSL certificates, and certificate-based authentication in enterprise Windows environments

  • Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification)

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant Windows engineering experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).

Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.

  • US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting DIA, NGA, or NMEC environments.

  • Familiarity with SCCM, WSUS, and automated patch deployment in disconnected/air-gapped environments.

  • Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or equivalent.

Knowledge of containerized workloads, high-availability clusters, and cross-domain solutions.



Original Posting:
June 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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

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