Cloud Application Admin

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cloud Application Admin to support Azure cloud tenants, comply with DoD RMF/ STIGs, and manage security and governance. The role covers Navy Flank Speed Cloud applications, incident detection, and training for analysts.

The position requires a current TOP SECRET clearance, Azure/M365 fundamentals, and 7–10 years of enterprise cloud experience. Pay range is shown, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires TS clearance and DoD RMF experience.
• Azure Fundamentals and M365 Fundamentals certifications required.
• 7–10 years as Azure Cloud Administrator in enterprise cloud.
• Proficient with STIG application on cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME-level support for desktops in Azure cloud computing environment.
• Maintain systems patches and security posture.
• Implement STIGs across cloud environments.
• Improve admin productivity via shell scripting updates.
• Provide timely project status reports and admin work.
• Aggregate detections and alerts into a cloud-native SEIM.
• Train analysts in KQL for government and military teams.
• Train Navy customers on Microsoft products and capabilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Self-starter

Communication

KQL

Education

BS or MS degree

Azure Fundamentals Certification

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification

Tools

Azure

Job description

Introduction

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.

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Job 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


• Provide 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


• Excellent communication skills

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

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.

Pay and Benefits

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.

• competitive compensation


• Health and Wellness programs


• Income Protection


• Paid Leave


• Retirement

More details are available here.

Company Overview

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.