The Defense Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Microsoft Azure qualified System Administrator with an active SECRET clearance to work with our customer at Eglin AFB, FL. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Joint Staff J6 Joint Assessment Division (JAD) conduct Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) aligned assessments and join us at the ground floor in moving our assessment infrastructure from on premises to the cloud.  The candidate will participate as a member of an integrated deployable team providing direction and expertise during all phases of design, installation, and operation of Information System Servers and end user clients at JAD in-garrison and in deployable environments. 

Primary Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day administrative and operational support in a complex and growing DOD NIPR/SIPR Azure Cloud environment ensuring key program objectives and deliverables are successfully completedMonitor system/network performance; orchestrate the resolution of difficult issues with systems, applications, and softwareDeploy cloud Infrastructures (IL4, IL6); migrate Windows Domains and Clients to and from the cloudCoordinate with DOD Cybersecurity regarding compliance operations and mitigate security vulnerabilitiesInvestigate and install DISA Cybersecurity alerts and notificationsImplement system administration best practices in support of multiple deployed (CONUS/OCONUS) assessments annually (estimated 25% of workdays TDY)Interact with internal/external customers and functional peer groups to gain understanding and cooperation regarding solution design, problem management processes, as well as approaches to planning and operations

Basic Qualifications

BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience or MS and 6 years of prior relevant experienceSecret Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS ClearanceCurrent baseline certification meeting IAT-II requirementsOne or more Microsoft Azure certifications – e.g., AZ-104, AZ-140, AZ-400Experience managing system administration resources in a hybrid environment:On premises – e.g., Access Points, Disaster Recovery, Firewalls, IP Networking/Routing, O365,VDI, VPN, Windows OS, Windows ServerMicrosoft Azure – e.g., Active Directory, Automation, DNS, IaaS, Intune, Log Analytics, Sentinel, VMsFamiliarity with command languages for job control – e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, Kusto, PythonKnowledge of cloud service types – e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaSCapability to lift 40 lbs.Documentation and communication skills, MS Office proficiency

Preferred Qualifications 

Current SCI or ability to get and maintain SCI.Strong Server skills i.e. DHCP, DNS, Routing.Azure – Data Storage Accounts and Management, NetworkingContainerized Applications – e.g. KubernetesLinux experienceGitHub and GitHub Enterprise ServerPKI / CAC AuthenticationExperience supporting a DOD CustomerExperience with Eglin AFB Remedy, DRA, and NENDR applicationsOriginal Posting Date:2024-09-12

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.