GCCS Systems Administrator

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

• Bachelor's 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.
• 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.

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

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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