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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.
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The Mission
Leidos is seeking an SCCM/MECM System Administrator to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The System Administrator will support operations across multiple enclaves, classifications, and time zones. The System Administrator provides systems and software Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support in a large multi-enclave enterprise environment utilizing Microsoft’s Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), previously known as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This individual will work in a team environment to ensure mission needs are met and ensure functionality of capabilities of customers.
This role requires an individual that is technical, customer oriented and familiar with utilizing Microsoft tools and software in addition to IT Service Management software such as Service Now or Remedy. This individual should be detail oriented to capture customer inquiries appropriately. Role requires excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with customers and leadership and properly document problems and resolutions. This role is responsible for interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems in a Tier 2 role. Duties include examining complex customer problems and suggesting and implementing appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair, troubleshoot Windows OS imaging issues, software and patch deployment issues, and general system problems with customers accessing installed software. This role analyzes recurring problems and initiates solutions for preventing reoccurrence. Individuals in this role may be required to remotely log into customer’s endpoint (desktops and/or servers) in order to troubleshoot and perform technical software configuration, rebooting, and other remedial actions.
Primary Tasks:
- Interact with customers to handle service inquiries and problems.
- Oversee implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance efforts for SCCM/MECM Distribution Points and core servers. Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems from enterprise-wide application/system problems.
- Manage virtual application packages.
- Manage PXE boot capabilities ensuring latest approved boot image is available across all distribution points and incorporate necessary drivers for new hardware platforms.
- Creating, managing, and troubleshooting task sequences and packages.
- Utilize SCCM/MECM reporting features to create reports on software license usage, software version comparisons, security patch deployments, or other reports required by government leadership.
- Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and determine fix actions, document change requirements, and implement changes to production systems.
- Oversee knowledge management for the team to include coordinating training opportunities, training junior staff on new capabilities, and seeking alternative training methods if structured training courses are unavailable.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for internal team use and update Knowledge Articles (KAs) for use by customers and helpdesk personnel.
- Establish comprehensive availability and capacity management solutions using lessons learned.
- Manage major projects to include deployment of new Distribution Points, major version upgrades, and expanding capabilities in an evolving enterprise.
- Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken, After Action Reports (AARs)) for root cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist Deskside Support and Tech Refresh personnel experiencing issues reimaging workstations and troubleshoot local Distribution Point access.
- Support customer requirements in a 24/7/365 mission environment.
- Provide mentoring and training to 24/7/365 IT Operations Center (ITOC) personnel.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitoring documentation for 24/7/365 ITOC personnel.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 2 years, Associate’s with 6 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 8 years of related experience can be used in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with Tier 2 system administration and/or Tier 3 engineering of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) servers and troubleshooting customer issues utilizing the service.
- Experience with Scripting/Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, or other scripting languages
- Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems
- Strong experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment
- Experience with log reviews, incident analysis, and identification of issue trends
- Experience with server/workstation patch management methodologies
- Experience with Operating System (OS), software and patch deployments via SCCM/MECM
- Ability to manage time appropriately, triage incidents, and respond accordingly to issues impacting mission critical customers and services
- Experience implementing system patches and upgrades with minimal downtime to customers.
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results
- Experience with IT Service Management solutions such as Service Now or Remedy
- Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher)
- Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
- TS/SCI with Polygraph required for Position OR TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification relating to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), or Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
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 21, 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 with 4 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 2 years, Associate's with 6 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 8 years of related experience
- Experience with Tier 2 system administration and/or Tier 3 engineering of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
- Experience with Scripting/Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, or other scripting languages
- Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems
- Strong experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment
- Experience with log reviews, incident analysis, and identification of issue trends
- Experience with server/workstation patch management methodologies
- Experience with Operating System (OS), software and patch deployments via SCCM/MECM
- Ability to manage time appropriately, triage incidents, and respond accordingly to issues impacting mission critical customers and services
- Experience implementing system patches and upgrades with minimal downtime to customers
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results
- Experience with IT Service Management solutions such as Service Now or Remedy
- Candidate must meet DoDM 8140.03 IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements
- US Citizenship is required for this role
- TS/SCI with Polygraph required for Position OR TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
