Description

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Server Administrator to ensure the reliable operation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise server infrastructure supporting USCENTCOM operations. This role is responsible for maintaining optimal system performance, data integrity, and security while supporting mission-critical operations in a high-tempo environment.

The Server Infrastructure Administrator will operate as a senior technical contributor and may provide coordination and technical leadership across a team of server administrators. This position requires strong troubleshooting expertise, disciplined change management, and the ability to support complex enterprise environments while collaborating across multiple IT domains.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage enterprise server infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with mission requirements.
• Develop and implement technical solutions for servers, operating systems, configurations, and enterprise architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, hardware, software, and Active Directory/Group Policy issues to minimize downtime and mission impact.
• Perform advanced software installations, upgrades, patching, and updates to operating systems and layered applications.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
• Ensure data integrity and system security through implementation of approved configurations, security controls, and best practices.
• Lead or support disaster recovery and continuity efforts to ensure system and service recoverability.
• Conduct system and network audits to ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, policies, and configuration standards.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and security.

Technical Leadership & Coordination (Non-Supervisory)

• Provide technical leadership and coordination across a team of server administrators supporting enterprise operations.
• Lead or coordinate task execution for complex, high-visibility, or time-sensitive operational efforts.
• Serve as an acting senior point of contact during outages, escalations, or when team leadership is unavailable.
• Assist in prioritizing workload and aligning team efforts with mission requirements, SLAs, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (ESS, Virtualization, Storage, Network, Monitoring, Customer Support) to resolve issues and implement solutions.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions aligned with organizational and mission objectives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less-experienced administrators, promoting technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, playbooks, and technical documentation to support operational continuity.
• Perform DISA STIG review, implementation, and compliance validation.
• Support incident response activities, bridge calls, and troubleshooting efforts during major outages or events.
• Contribute to process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives across the server environment.

Required Qualifications

• Technical training, certifications (CompTIA Security+), or a degree in a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in system administration or a related role in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Strong experience with system configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with system backup, recovery, and continuity processes.
• Ability to operate within structured change management processes in a mission-critical environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible).
• Experience supporting DoD or Combatant Command environments.
• Strong ability to evaluate and recommend technical improvements and modernization efforts.

Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills across server infrastructure and enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of system performance tuning, optimization, and reliability engineering.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-tempo, mission-critical environment.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel to OCONUS locations for USCENTCOM exercise support.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 7, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Job Summary
We are hiring an on site IT generalist who can own day to day support while keeping core infrastructure healthy and secure. You will resolve end user issues, manage Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, maintain servers and networks, and handle hands on hardware tasks from laptops to rack equipment.

What You Will Do

• Provide front line support for Servers (Linux, Windows), Windows laptops and desktops, monitors, docks, printers, scanners, and peripherals.
• Build, image, and deploy workstations using standard configurations
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID, including user and group management, licensing, conditional access, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, MFA, and security baselines
• Manage on prem Active Directory, OU design, Group Policy Objects, login scripts, and domain joins
• Operate and maintain multiple Windows Server instances, including roles such as AD DS, DNS, DHCP, file and print, certificate services, and Hyper V or VMware
• Perform routine server tasks such as patching, backups and restores, log review, capacity checks, and hardware swaps
• Manage networking gear and configurations, including Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, Ubiquiti UniFi switches and APs, and site VPNs
• Configure VLANs, inter VLAN routing, subnets, DHCP scopes, DNS records, NAT, port forwarding, and QoS as needed
• Monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for wired and wireless networks, user access, and site to site tunnels
• Install and configure printers and print servers, including driver packages and print queues
• Create and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, diagrams, and asset inventory
• Support security and compliance best practices, including least privilege, BitLocker, Defender, patch compliance, and secure remote access
• Build and maintain Intune device compliance, configuration profiles, Autopilot, and update rings
• Write simple automation or administrative scripts using PowerShell or Bash
• Assist with server room work such as racking equipment, labeling, and cable management
• Support VoIP phones and conference room A V setups
• Assist with identity federation and SSO integrations for internal and third party apps

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in an IT support or IT operations role in a mixed end user and server environment
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 admin, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory, OU structure, GPOs, and Windows Server administration
• Hands on networking experience with firewalls and switches. Fortinet FortiGate and Ubiquiti UniFi experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnets, CIDR, NAT, and VPNs
• Confident working on hardware. Comfortable replacing laptop screens, keyboards, RAM, storage, and batteries. Able to swap server components such as disks, NICs, PSUs, and fans
• Skilled at printer setup and troubleshooting in both local and networked scenarios
• Proven troubleshooting methodology and clear communication with nontechnical users
• Ability to document procedures and keep accurate asset inventory
• Able to lift and move up to 40 lbs and work in a server rack environment

Preferred Qualifications and Big Pluses

• Microsoft Entra Connect or equivalent hybrid identity sync between on prem AD and cloud AD. Experience with user provisioning, attribute mapping, write back, and staged rollouts
• SSO and identity federation experience using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0. Ability to configure app registrations, SP and IdP metadata, claim rules, and SCIM based provisioning
• Bare metal hypervisor experience such as Proxmox VE, XCP ng or Citrix XenServer. Comfortable with VM templates, storage pools, bridges, VLAN tagging, live or cold migration, and basic HA concepts
• Hypervisor experience with Hyper V or VMware
• Backup solutions experience such as Veeam or similar
• Monitoring tools such as PRTG, Zabbix, Grafana, or UniFi Network Application
• Scripting with PowerShell for admin tasks and automation
• Kubernetes experience is a major plus. Familiar with container basics, kubectl, namespaces, ingress, storage classes, basic Helm usage, and cluster troubleshooting
• CMMC experience with NIST 800-171 or experience with ISO 27001
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified Administrator Associate, Fortinet NSE, or Ubiquiti

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Description

Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract has an opening for a Network Performance & Reliability Engineer II at MacDill AFB, FL.  The Network Engineer will perform  sustainment, performance, maintenance, Problem and Change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the Department of Defense networks.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance to start.

Responsible for assisting with the following duties:
• Maintain, deploy, and troubleshoot databases and data ingestion scripts.
• Assist data engineers with quality control of data, data collection processes, and testing/implementing data collection and process improvements
• Aid senior team members in supporting GSMO Program driven Innovations development, integration, and continuous improvement by leveraging, maintaining, and in the creation/maintenance of various tools.
• Perform engineering tasks related to the design, performance management/analysis, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in an Wide Area Network environment.
• Conduct planning and performance of analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
• Control network systems & tools to ensure 99% or better system uptime and connectivity.
• Provide ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing forecasts based on trending analysis  based on Engineering documents and experience.
• Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large scale, integrated projects.
• Perform a variety of analytical tasks which include hardware and software design and implementation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with coding in languages including but not limited to Expect, Python, SQL, and/or Perl
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
• Experience with Kibana, Service Now,  SQL, Web development, Python, UI UX, or Databases.
• Experience working with large sets of data from either service provider or enterprise networks.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and/or configuring IP or Transport Network technologies.
• Experience with ports and protocols.
• Experience analyzing network KPIs, VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting and/or Exposure to troubleshooting, assessment, root cause analysis, and restoration of Optical networks
• Experience with IP or Transport Technology.
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.
• Python, Pearl or other language scripting capable of pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers and other network devices.
• Proficient in the tools Service Now and/or Kibana is a plus
• Physical cable plant and wiring experience.
• Certifications with major vendors such as Cisco, Elastic, or ITIL4  are a strong plus.
• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation, Performance analytics,  and problem management skills.
• Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.
• Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
• IPSEC configuration & troubleshooting experience.
• MPLS configuration & troubleshooting experience.
•CIENA 6500 configuration & troubleshooting experience.
•CISCO 4200 configuration & troubleshooting experience.
•CISCO NCS2K configuration & troubleshooting experience. .
• Proficient in Ciena,  Cisco, and/or Juniper configuration, troubleshooting, and design.

Required Education and Experience:

Requires BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.  Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 13, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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The Opportunity:

A well-functioning Airborne ISR Operations center is critical to enable DoW achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network and systems will support their no-fail mission? Proactive response and predictive mitigation with the right equipment and sof tware. That’s why we need you, an experienced Systems Administrator with an operational mindset who knows what it takes to provide the best capability to our warfighters.

As a Systems Administrator on our team, you’ll use your experience in support of a mission-critical global C2ISR Infrastructure to enable sensor data transport. Under broad direction, you will upgrade and expand network-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, analyze current working infrastructure, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems.

As a Systems Administrator, you will influence team members, the customer, and vendors to define, analyze, and provide solutions for the customer’s sensor data transport requirements. Your knowledge will come in handy as you optimize client operations and support modernization.

That’s why we need you, someone who understands what “No-Fail” means. You operate with extreme ownership and demonstrate full accountability for outcomes, proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and ensure completion without reliance on external direction. You take personal responsibility for mission success, team performance, and deliverable quality-owning both successes and failures. You anticipate risks, remove obstacles, and act decisively to close gaps before they impact schedule, cost, or performance. You operate with a “no excuses” mindset while maintaining professional humility and continuous improvement. You will elevate team effectiveness by taking initiative bey ond assigned responsibilities to support mission objectives.

Further your career with us as we help DoW maintain their network and support their critical partners.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with a Network Operations Center or Service Desk supporting customers in a technical environment
• Experience with virtual applications, including VMware vSphere, v Center , or ESXi
• Experience with network administration or network engineering, including leveraging monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools, and configuring and installing network devices and services such as routers and switches
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in systems administration, or 7+ years of experience in systems administration in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M or DoDM 8140.03 Certification such as Security+ Certification within 30 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with VMWare NSX
• Experience developing standard operating procedures ( SOPs ) , quick reference guides, and training materials
• Experience with root-cause analytic tools to measure article performance, deflection rates, and usage met rics
• Knowledge of Gem One and KG
• Ability to analyze ticket trends and propose knowledge gaps or process improvement

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.