Cloud Application Admin

Leidos; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Application Admin to join our team in the United States. You will support the operation, security, and compliance of Azure cloud tenants and CSP environments, aligning with DoD RMF, STIGs, and Zero Trust principles.

Responsibilities include advanced desktop support in Azure, patch management, STIG implementation, scripting to boost productivity, and training government analysts in KQL and Navy Microsoft tools while helping design a standardized

Qualifications

• Requires current TOP SECRET clearance.
• Azure Fundamentals Certification and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification.
• BS or MS degree in a relevant field with 7–10 years Azure Cloud Administrator experience and 3 years RMF-based ISSE documentation.
• Proficient in applying STIGs on cloud-based systems.
• Familiar with enterprise backup software, storage administration and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expert level support for desktops in Azure cloud computing environment.
• Maintain systems patches and systems security posture.
• Implement STIGs.
• Improve system administration productivity by authoring/updating relevant shell scripts and providing timely reports.
• Aggregate custom detections and alerts into a cloud native SEIM.
• Provide training in KQL for government and military analysts.
• Provide training on Navy-owned Microsoft products and capabilities.
• Assist in developing a standardized cloud-based case management system.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Initiative

Communication

Education

BS or MS degree in a relevant field

7–10 years Azure Cloud Administrator experience

RMF-based ISSE documentation experience

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions guided by our commitment to deliver mission success for our customers. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Application Admin to join our team. This role will assist in the operation, maintenance, and security of cloud tenants within Microsoft Azure (or equivalent CSP environments) and support compliance with DoD cybersecurity, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. The role will assist with monitoring and alerting activities using native or equivalent CSP tools for incident detection, supporting the implementation of governance controls (e.g., Azure Policy, Blueprints, tagging) to maintain configuration standardization, and providing basic support for cloud architecture efforts aligned with Zero Trust principles. Additionally, the role assists in administering the Navy Flank Speed Cloud Applications environment server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and performs routine systems monitoring. The role will consult on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems' security and availability.

The Cloud Application Admin will:

• Provide Subject Matter Expert level support for desktops in Azure cloud computing environment
• Maintain systems patches and systems security posture
• Implement STIGs
• Improve system administration productivity by authoring/updating relevant shell scriptsProvide timely reports on projects status and other systems administration work, as required
• Aggregate custom detections and alerts into a cloud native SEIM
• Provide/perform on-the-job training of KQL for all assigned government and military analysts
• Provide/perform on-the-job training of Navy-owned Microsoft products and capabilities for all assigned
• Assist in the development of a standardized cloud-based case management system

Required Education & Experience:

• Requires current TOP SECRET Security Clearance
• Azure Fundamentals Certification
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification
• Requires BS or Masters degree with 7 - 10 years of experience as Azure Cloud Administrator in an enterprise level cloud computing environment and 3 years' experience working with RMF-based Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) documentation
• Proficient in the application of STIG on cloud-based systems
• Familiar with enterprise backup software and administration and enterprise storage administration and concepts

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in team setting, as well as independently
• Self-starter: identify issues and create action plan for resolution
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to concurrently manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects
• EWxcellent communication skills

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range:Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.