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This candidate will be participating in system integration efforts in support of the server and appliances in a Microsoft Windows environment, from design through implementation. This engineer will perform and assist with a wide variety of design, planning and installation, configuration and upgrading of both virtual and physical servers and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and stand-alone environment. Provides investigation, diagnostic testing and repair/resolution of server systems, hardware, software and infrastructure. Creates and delivers complex technical drawings and diagrams and approves Standard Operating Procedures and work instruction.\nPrimary Responsibilities-\nResponsible for designing, technical planning, and implementing complex integrated total systems configuration for virtual appliances and physical hardware builds, installs, and upgrades.\n\nProvided technical review and expertise leading hardware LCR recommendations to leadership in consideration for equipment procurement evolutions\n\nResponsible for evaluating virtual and physical system services and coordinating engineering configuration change review board (ECRB/CAB) documentation and brief board on technical details, requirements and milestones.\n\nRoutinely conduct system analysis and market research to present white papers guiding Government leadership in modernization efforts\n\nCreate and implement multi-layered technical optimization plans for the unclassified and classified vSphere and Horizon enterprise environments\n\nCreate and maintain PowerShell scripts relating to virtual infrastructure and Microsoft servers\n\nPlan, coordinate and execute virtual and physical deployments to production such as ESXi Hypervisor, VDI, and other required infrastructure upgrades, system enhancements, and enterprise LCM evolutions.\n\nCreate, modify, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instruction documentation.\n\nRegularly STIG vCenter, Photon OS, ESXi, virtual distributed switches, virtual machines, Microsoft Server OS, and Linux OS (i.e. RHEL, Oracle Linux)\n\nDeploy and maintain Microsoft Server 2019 and 2022\n\nExperience with applying Windows/Linux patches, updates and hot fixes\n\nExperience using Microsoft Powershell and scripting/automation\n\nRegularly perform maintenance on Microsoft Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs\n\nRegularly perform maintenance and upgrades on VMware Horizon VDI environment\n\nPlan and coordinate end point connected devices management, upgrades, enhancements\n\nCoordinating system image builds IAW planned projects and initiatives and prepares deployment to production\n\nPerform as SME in virtual system deep-dives, log analysis, and Linux command line in support of troubleshooting efforts and problem resolution\n\nRespond to system faults, analyzing and correcting applications or system faults to reestablish service\n\nMaintain and update relevant system and process documentation.\n\nEstablish and maintain a strong working relationship with all team members.\n\nSuccessfully manage time and technical responsibilities, set accurate expectations and meet deliverable deadlines while working in a team collaboration environment.\n\nMaintain, update, install required certificates and track certificate revocation dates to ensure continuity of services.\n\nTest and implement patches for ESXi, vCenter, VMware Tools, (iLO/BIOS/Firmware/VC/OA), and Dell Servers (iDRAC, BIOS, Firmware)\n\nImplement and support Dell PowerStore Storage/SAN solutions\n\nUnderstanding of system hardening, tools, guidelines and benchmarks and routinely conduct STIG compliance spot-checks on various Linux, Linux-like and Windows endpoints using SCAP/Evaluate-STIG and CLI\n\nRegularly produce White Papers, COAs, pilot analysis as it pertains to new technology introduction and developmental work\n\nBasic Qualifications-\nU.S. Citizenship\n\nMust have a current 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III: Security+ CE, VMWare VCP and System OS Cert (e.g. Linux / Windows server) prior to start.\n\nActive DoD Secret clearance at time of consideration\n\nRequires BS and 4 - 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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.\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 14, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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