Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, networking, connectivity, operating system, and security issues.
Collaborate with subscribers and cross-functional teams to implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Hands-on experience engineering, administering, or supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
Strong Linux systems administration and troubleshooting experience.
Knowledge of cloud networking, routing, DNS, TLS/SSL certificates, firewalls, security groups, and private connectivity.
Experience with production cloud operations, patching, incident resolution, change management, and technical documentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with technical teams and customers.
Ability to meet applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements at the start of employment and obtain required CSSP and Computing Environment certifications within 90 days, as applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Azure Government, DoD Impact Levels (IL4/IL5/IL6), or other government cloud environments.
Experience with cloud security tools, including Elastic Stack, Tenable, endpoint security solutions, and cloud-native logging and monitoring.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation experience using Terraform, Ansible, Azure Bicep, Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), ATO processes, DISA STIGs/SRGs, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, container security, and CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency with Git, Bitbucket, or similar version control tools.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Salesforce, or similar enterprise tools.
Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500, or AZ-305.
Linux certifications such as RHCSA or CompTIA Linux+.
Work Location / Telework
Adelphi, Maryland (Hybrid)
Preferred location: Adelphi, MD, with onsite presence at least three days per week.
Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates based on technical expertise, experience, and program requirements.
Security Clearance
Active Secret security clearance required to start.
Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI access based on program requirements.
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Original Posting
October 30, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
