Description
The Leidos Spatial Solutions team has an opening for an experienced MECM/SCCM administrator with software packaging experience to provide software maintenance and engineering support under the Foundation Sustainment Services contract.
Primary responsibilities include the development of scripts and deployment of software and patches across an set of AWS environments consisting of several hundred Windows 2019 instances.
Day to Day Work Responsibilities may include:
-Plan, execute, and monitor software update deployments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) to ensure all endpoints are properly patched and compliant with organizational security policies.
-Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule and implement maintenance windows for deploying updates and patches, minimizing impact on end-user productivity.
-Customize software update groups and deployment packages within MECM to target specific collections of devices, ensuring appropriate testing and phased rollout strategies.
-Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software update deployments, including failed installations, update conflicts, and compliance discrepancies.
-Design and implement automated workflows for deploying third-party software updates using MECM, leveraging vendor catalogs or custom update packages.
-Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to package and deploy software applications using MECM, adhering to best practices for application compatibility and user experience.
-Monitor software deployment success rates, compliance levels, and deployment status using MECM reports and dashboards, proactively addressing any discrepancies or failures.
- Continuously evaluate and optimize MECM software deployment processes and configurations to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
4+ years direct MECM/SCCM experience
Experience creating a new MECM/SCCM infrastructure deployment
Requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience with Scripting/Automation using PowerShell or other scripting languages
Experience in software installation/upgrades
Experience in Windows troubleshooting within a secure environment
2+ years direct MECM/SCCM experience
Must have a DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II or higher certification upon hire:
CompTia Security+ CE
CISSP
Basic understanding and experience with remote administration, virtualized computing, and cloud computing (specifically AWS)
Familiarity with Configuration Management and Request for Change process for review and assessment.
Working knowledge of SAFe Agile concepts and an ability to operate within an Agile framework
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.
Preferred Qualifications:
DevOps experience, particularly with GitLab
Experience with Python 3 w/ Boto3, Amazon CLI, or other scripting languages
Experience with Ansible to complete similar requirements on RHEL 9
Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence
AWS knowledge and experience equivalent to AWS SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect associate
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-26
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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00144751
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
