IT Specialist Senior (Automation Engineer)

Job Requirements San Diego, CA Secret Polygraph not specified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries 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 group id: 10105424 N Name Hidden Recruiter Apply now