Senior Windows Server Engineer

** Description*
* The Leidos Mission Driver Enablement Center (MDEC) Infrastructure Operations Team has an opening for a  
** Senior Windows Server Engineer
** to support our Enterprise IT Operations Center.

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

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* 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 customers' environment.

** LOCATION** :
This position will allow for full time telework from any U.S. based location.

** CLEARANCE:
** Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Federal Civil Agency Public Trust clearance  
** prior to start date.*
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* PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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** Windows Server Systems Administration:*
* + Design, implement, and proficiently administer Windows Server versions (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025), Microsoft Azure, AWS, M365, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, GPO, and file/print services.

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** Automation - Power Shell Scripting:*
* + Demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in reading and writing Power Shell scripts to automate tasks and enhance system efficiency.

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** Compliance and Security

Collaboration:

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* + Collaborate with security teams to establish and uphold compliance standards, utilizing frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGS, ensuring a robust security posture.

+ Support systems accreditation efforts for business and mission essential systems.

+ Demonstrate familiarity with Federal Government security frameworks (i.e., STIGs, CIS, NIST)

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** Technology Integration and Recommendations:*
* + Assess, install, and recommend innovative technologies encompassing databases, systems management, server virtualization, network storage, and security measures.

+ Advise customers on innovations to control costs, incorporate best practices, integrate cloud native services/solutions.

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** Client/Server Architecture Mastery:*
* + Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Client/Server Architecture and deploy solutions securely within internal and external environments.

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** Documentation and Process Management:*
* + Create and maintain in-house and customer documentation for standardized processes, encompassing disaster recovery procedures and common issue resolution methods.

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** Multi-Location Operations:*
* + Collaborate within a hybrid, multi-location operations team to administer and support existing production environments.

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** Patch and Security Management:*
* + Execute patching and security configuration activities, ensuring servers and databases remain secure and up to date.

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** Proactive Monitoring:*
* + Using provided tools, continuously monitor system health, performance, and operational trends, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent incidents.

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** Effective Communication:*
* + Exhibit strong communication skills, interacting with Executives, Managers, Peers, and Customers to convey technical information effectively.

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** Incident Management:*
* + Handle support tickets, manage incidents, service requests, and problems throughout their entire lifecycle.

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** 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.

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** Mentor and Coach:*
* + As a senior member of the team, provide technical leadership to mentor and coach junior members, provide growth opportunities and the application of advanced skills and experience to challenges.

+ Shares knowledge and experience with members of the team to solve issues and work with coordinated members of cross-functional groups to apply knowledge and technical experience to resolve internal and customer IT requirements.

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** Project Management:*
* + Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas both internal and customer facing.

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* BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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* + Bachelor degree and 8 years' experience ; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

+ 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 DNS, DHCP, PKI, and GPO.

+ In-depth knowledge of scripting with Power Shell.

+ Obtain a baseline 8570 certification [(IAT Level II) CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND,…