Windows Systems Administrator

LEIDOS, INC.

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Naples, Italy Until 9/25/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 27, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description

Windows Systems Administrator

Location: Naples, Italy

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Leidos is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator III to support mission critical infrastructure for the U.S. Navy Fleet Command in Naples, Italy. In this role, you will administer and maintain Windows server environments supporting enterprise infrastructure, standardized desktop services, and secure mission operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing Microsoft technologies, troubleshooting complex systems, and maintaining secure, high availability Windows environments.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage advanced Windows Server environments and Microsoft enterprise services.
  • Maintain daily system operations by monitoring, identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues affecting servers, applications, and operating systems.
  • Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization to ensure reliable system performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows Server issues.
  • Research, document, and recommend new system technologies and improvements.
  • Review and implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVBs).
  • Install, configure, secure, maintain, document, troubleshoot, and administer SQL databases to ensure optimal performance.
  • Support global operations by maintaining secure, resilient Windows infrastructure environments.
  • Travel may be required to support other U.S. Navy commands both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (in DISS).
  • Active CompTIA Security+ certification and an active Windows Server operating system certification.
  • Extensive experience administering enterprise Windows environments, including Active Directory (AD), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Exchange email services, Microsoft Azure Cloud, Remote Desktop Services, VMware, Omnissa, desktop management, and Windows Server services.
  • Experience performing advanced system troubleshooting.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Original Posting:

July 26, 2026

For 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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

About this role

Summary

Manage Windows server environments, troubleshoot issues, ensure security, performance, and infrastructure support.

Job title

Windows Systems Administrator

Experience level

7+ years or 5+ years with Master's

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Naples, Italy; remote work not specified

Salary

$73k–$133k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Windows ServerActive DirectoryDNSDHCPMicrosoft ExchangeAzure CloudRemote Desktop ServicesVMwareSecurity+ certification

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

Windows Serverenterprise infrastructuresystem troubleshootingActive DirectoryMicrosoft technologies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Work arrangement unknown City