Azure Government Systems Administrator — Secret Clearance

Leidos Inc; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Defense Sector at Eglin AFB, FL, providing day-to-day admin support for a Microsoft Azure-qualified environment. You will help deploy cloud infrastructures, migrate Windows Domains, and support cybersecurity compliance across NIPR/SIPR networks in garrison and deployable settings.

The role requires active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret within 365 days, and experience in Azure AD, Entra ID, and related Azure services.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret within 365 days.
• Bachelors with 2+ years or Masters with 1+ year of experience.
• Current baseline certification meeting IAT-II requirements (e.g., Security+).
• One or more Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-140).
• Hybrid environment system administration experience (On-prem and cloud).
• Experience with Azure services: Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, IaaS, Intune, Log Analytics, Sentinel, VMs.
• Knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS cloud service types.
• Attention to detail with classified handling and cybersecurity baselines.
• Adaptability between traditional on-prem hardware tasks and Azure Gov cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day admin and operational support in a complex DOD NIPR/SIPR Azure Cloud environment.
• Monitor system and network performance; troubleshoot issues across systems, apps, and software.
• Deploy cloud infrastructures (IL2, IL4, IL6) and migrate Windows domains to the cloud.
• Assist with cybersecurity compliance operations and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Investigate and install DISA cybersecurity alerts and notifications.
• Support deployed assessments (CONUS/OCONUS), ~25% TDY yearly.
• Collaborate with customers and peers to align solutions and planning.

Skills

Azure cloud

Hybrid environment

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Customer interaction

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

DoD environment awareness

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years

Master's degree + 1+ year

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure certifications

Active Directory/Entra ID

O365/VDI

IaaS/DNS/Automation

Log Analytics/Sentinel

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Defense Sector at Eglin AFB, FL, providing day-to-day admin support for a Microsoft Azure-qualified environment. You will help deploy cloud infrastructures, migrate Windows Domains, and support cybersecurity compliance across NIPR/SIPR networks in garrison and deployable settings.

The role requires active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret within 365 days, and experience in Azure AD, Entra ID, and related Azure services.