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Job Description
Leidos, Inc.
Hiring Manager
Thomas Homze
Duration
2 year contract
We have an immediate need for a PowerShell Engineer to help support SMIT Engineering Org under the User Services Manage team. The PowerShell engineer can sit remote but must have a Security Clearance (San Diego preferred – Point Loma lab access required as needed), This is an immediate need right now and the manager wants this filled quickly.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and deliver automation solutions to improve deployment speed, consistency, and user experience
• Support end-to-end OS engineering lifecycle (build, test, deploy, maintain)
• Execute and coordinate lab testing plans and system validation
• Partner with application packaging teams for deployment readiness
• Support software release processes post-testing
• Align with roadmaps, standards, and enterprise compliance requirements
• Interface with vendors on product lifecycle, updates, and security patches
Environment
• Supports Department of Navy enterprise networks (NMCI, ONE-Net, MCEN)
• Large-scale environment: 650K+ users across 1,500 global sites
• Contract under Leidos SMIT program ($7.7B modernization effort)
• Focus on automation-driven IT modernization and operational efficiency
Job Title
IT Specialist
Top Skills Details
• HIGH PRIORITY / URGENT HIRE: Manager ready to interview immediately (single phone interview); role needs to be filled ASAP (target before the 5th)
• Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance + Security+ (Sec+) certification (non-negotiable)
• PowerShell Engineering (Primary Focus)
○ Advanced scripting, automation, and systems engineering
○ Building scalable, repeatable automation solutions for Windows environments
• Operating Systems Engineering
○ Windows 10 / Windows 11 configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management
○ OS hardening, compliance, and workstation integrity across environments
• MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager)
○ Task sequencing, deployment automation, and endpoint management
• Development & Engineering Mindset
○ Strong background in programming (C / C-based languages)\*
○ Automation-first approach to engineering challenges
• Testing & Validation
○ Experience with lab environments, automated & manual testing, and release validation processes
• Senior-level (10+ years) in systems engineering, automation, and enterprise Windows environments
Proven ability to operate in high-impact, mission-critical environments
Worksite Address
Point Loma Naval Base - Topside
Drug Test Required
No
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Experience Level
Expert Level
External Communities Job Description
We are looking for a PowerShell engineer to join our customer supporting the Navy. This individual will be helping to automate their environment by creating scripts from Scratch. They have to be strong with PowerShell and all candidates must have a Security Clearance and Security + CE certification to be qualified for the position. The Candidate can sit anywhere in the country.
EVP
Long-term opportunity.
11 Federal Holidays
7 days of sick - (no need to accrue)
80 hours of PTO given on one year anniversary & 80 hours per year after.
Work Environment
• Location: 90% remote / 10% onsite (San Diego preferred – Point Loma lab access required as needed)
• Team Structure: Small engineering team (currently 5 engineers; scaling due to turnover)
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Strong automation engineer + systems thinker (not just admin)
• Comfortable owning development, testing, and deployment pipelines
• Thrives in high-urgency, fast-fill, mission-critical roles
Able to balance hands-on engineering with cross-team coordination
Interview Information
Phone Screen to hire - one step
Hiring Manager
Thomas Homze
Duration
2 year contract
We have an immediate need for a PowerShell Engineer to help support SMIT Engineering Org under the User Services Manage team. The PowerShell engineer can sit remote but must have a Security Clearance (San Diego preferred – Point Loma lab access required as needed), This is an immediate need right now and the manager wants this filled quickly.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and deliver automation solutions to improve deployment speed, consistency, and user experience
• Support end-to-end OS engineering lifecycle (build, test, deploy, maintain)
• Execute and coordinate lab testing plans and system validation
• Partner with application packaging teams for deployment readiness
• Support software release processes post-testing
• Align with roadmaps, standards, and enterprise compliance requirements
• Interface with vendors on product lifecycle, updates, and security patches
Environment
• Supports Department of Navy enterprise networks (NMCI, ONE-Net, MCEN)
• Large-scale environment: 650K+ users across 1,500 global sites
• Contract under Leidos SMIT program ($7.7B modernization effort)
• Focus on automation-driven IT modernization and operational efficiency
Job Title
IT Specialist
Top Skills Details
• HIGH PRIORITY / URGENT HIRE: Manager ready to interview immediately (single phone interview); role needs to be filled ASAP (target before the 5th)
• Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance + Security+ (Sec+) certification (non-negotiable)
• PowerShell Engineering (Primary Focus)
○ Advanced scripting, automation, and systems engineering
○ Building scalable, repeatable automation solutions for Windows environments
• Operating Systems Engineering
○ Windows 10 / Windows 11 configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management
○ OS hardening, compliance, and workstation integrity across environments
• MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager)
○ Task sequencing, deployment automation, and endpoint management
• Development & Engineering Mindset
○ Strong background in programming (C / C-based languages)\*
○ Automation-first approach to engineering challenges
• Testing & Validation
○ Experience with lab environments, automated & manual testing, and release validation processes
• Senior-level (10+ years) in systems engineering, automation, and enterprise Windows environments
Proven ability to operate in high-impact, mission-critical environments
Worksite Address
Point Loma Naval Base - Topside
Drug Test Required
No
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Experience Level
Expert Level
External Communities Job Description
We are looking for a PowerShell engineer to join our customer supporting the Navy. This individual will be helping to automate their environment by creating scripts from Scratch. They have to be strong with PowerShell and all candidates must have a Security Clearance and Security + CE certification to be qualified for the position. The Candidate can sit anywhere in the country.
EVP
Long-term opportunity.
11 Federal Holidays
7 days of sick - (no need to accrue)
80 hours of PTO given on one year anniversary & 80 hours per year after.
Work Environment
• Location: 90% remote / 10% onsite (San Diego preferred – Point Loma lab access required as needed)
• Team Structure: Small engineering team (currently 5 engineers; scaling due to turnover)
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Strong automation engineer + systems thinker (not just admin)
• Comfortable owning development, testing, and deployment pipelines
• Thrives in high-urgency, fast-fill, mission-critical roles
Able to balance hands-on engineering with cross-team coordination
Interview Information
Phone Screen to hire - one step
group id: 10105424
