The Defense Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Microsoft Azure qualified System Administrator 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 assistance 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

Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support in a complex and growing DOD NIPR/SIPR Azure Cloud environmentMonitor system/network performance; troubleshoot/resolve issues with systems, applications, and softwareDeploy cloud Infrastructures (IL4, IL6); migrate Windows Domains and Clients to and from the cloudAssist with DOD Cybersecurity compliance operations and remediate/mitigate security vulnerabilitiesInvestigate and install DISA Cybersecurity alerts and notificationsSupport several deployed (CONUS/OCONUS) assessments annually (estimated 25% of workdays TDY)Interact with 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

AA degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience.Secret Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS ClearanceCurrent baseline certification meeting IAT-II requirementsOne or more Microsoft Azure certifications – e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-140Experience 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 ie DHCP, DNS, Routing.Azure Ad / MS EntraAzure Data Storage Accounts and ManagementAzure Automation ToolsLinux experienceGithub Enterprise ServerPKI / CAC AuthenticationAzure NetworkingExperience supporting a DOD Customer

Experience with Eglin AFB Remedy, DRA, and NENDR applications

Original Posting Date:2024-09-09

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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.