At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Mission
The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a GCCS-J Systems Administrator in support of the Air Force National Capital (AFNCR) IT Services program.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and manage a three-person technical team responsible for the end-to-end administration of the GCCS-J system. Direct operations involving lifecycle management, relocation, testing, and repair of GCCS hardware, including servers and workstations.
Direct software deployment operations for GCCS-J systems. Oversee complex software configurations and guide junior technicians through advanced troubleshooting to ensure fully operational system functionality.
Spearhead comprehensive system audits and pre-deployment checkouts of GCCS-J. Ensure unit readiness postures are maintained and serve as the final technical authority in resolving complex system discrepancies.
Author, implement, and govern the GCCS-AF Contingency Plan. Direct local and remote disaster recovery protocols, backups, and network restorations to ensure resilient Continuity of Operations (COOP).
Serve as the senior technical representative for the organization during CONUS travel (up to six times annually). Brief senior leadership and stakeholders at COOP and GCCS-related conferences.
Act as the senior technical lead for the contingent Advanced Echelon (ADVON) team, managing 24/7 operational standby rosters and ensuring immediate deployment readiness for the unit.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in information technology or related field of study with 6+ years' experience, additional years of applicable experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to start date (Top Secret preferred).
Current 8140 IAT Level II (Intermediate or Advanced) certificate: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.
5+ years of IT/network administration experience in DoD environments. Includes 2-5 years analyzing and supporting GCCS-J systems, with a minimum of 2 years in a technical leadership, supervisory, or project lead capacity.
Expert-level experience directing the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of GCCS-J systems on Windows 11 platforms within Domain Naming Service (DNS) and Active Directory environments.
Proven track record of leading system audits and pre-deployment checkouts of GCCS-M to support readiness postures and resolve enterprise-level system discrepancies.
Advanced proficiency with Windows DHCP, GPO, and PowerShell. Demonstrated ability to utilize PowerShell scripting for the remote management of workstations and servers. Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.
Experienced in governing and executing DoD Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation processes using enterprise tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience operating and liaising with stakeholders within prominent national security environments, including the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Deep operational knowledge of Air Force, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), and Air Force District of Washington (AFNCR) command structures and coordination protocols.
Demonstrated capability to lead, coordinate, and orchestrate diverse, cross-functional technical teams—including software developers, hardware engineers, and network specialists—to successfully execute complex mission requirements.
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:July 22, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years (additional experience accepted in lieu of degree)
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to start date (Top Secret preferred)
- Current 8140 IAT Level II certification: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- 5+ years IT/network administration experience in DoD environments
- 2-5 years analyzing and supporting GCCS-J systems, with minimum 2 years in a technical leadership, supervisory, or project lead capacity
- Expert-level experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting GCCS-J on Windows 11 within DNS and Active Directory environments
- Proven experience leading system audits and pre-deployment checkouts of GCCS-M to support readiness and resolve enterprise-level discrepancies
- Advanced proficiency with Windows DHCP, GPO, and PowerShell, including PowerShell scripting for remote management of workstations and servers; solid TCP/IP knowledge
- Experience governing and executing DoD Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation processes using enterprise tools
- Experience operating and liaising with stakeholders at Pentagon, JBA, JBAB and knowledge of Air Force/HAF/AFNCR command structures and coordination protocols
- Demonstrated capability to lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams including developers, hardware engineers, and network specialists
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
Leidos Insights
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
