More About the Role:
Leidos is seeking an Active Directory/Exchange Specialist Mid to support efforts for the NMCI/SMIT program to perform network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the Navy’s NMCI network. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of the SMIT program, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.
The Active Directory/Exchange Specialist Mid is responsible for monitoring events and incidents that affect server and service health across Enterprise and documenting outage.
What You'll Get to Do:
•Support and manage the operation, servicing, trouble shooting, and account administration of Active Directory (AD), Exchange, Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM), and the Global Address List (GAL).
•Support the operation, servicing, troubleshooting of Active Directory (AD) and Exchange.
•Monitor Active Directory, Exchange, DHCP, Domain Controllers, AHDS DMZ and other services using various tools and Microsoft PowerShell.
•Adjust simple PowerShell scripts and commands as needed for various results.
•Use VMWare to monitor and troubleshoot servers.
•Analyze various server and workstation logs to assist with resolutions
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
•Utilize internal systems to report incidents to leadership.
•Take escalations of any alerts/events identified as significant and requiring action.
•Ensure the Critical Situation Manager is apprised of all details regarding any significant events or incidents.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
•Requires HS Diploma and 3-5 years of prior relevant experience.
•Must be a US Citizen and have DoD Secret Clearance.
•8570 Compliant meeting the IAT level certification requirements.
•Must be able to obtain a Microsoft Azure Certification AZ-900, AZ-104.
•Familiarity with ITIL best practices (ITIL Foundations).
•Knowledgeable on tools used in an Enterprise organization that aids in Event Management; Incident Management and performance Management to include Service Manager, Remedy, Service Now, Helix.
•Worked in a DOD environment and understands customer communication.
•Experience in a data center environment.
•Performs well under pressure and ability to calm end users.
•Hands-on Experience in working with DoD networks, including NIPR and SIPR.
•Willing to perform shift work:
-6:00PM – 6:00AM ET.
-Shift 4: Thursday-Saturday and every other Wed.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
•Prior military experience a plus; USMC or USN IT experience preferred.
•Experience working with networking technologies and data centers.
•Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including long-form business writing on complex topics.
•An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive innovation independently; have a passion to improve at every opportunity.
•Ability to define program goals and roadmaps based on customer needs and strategic direction, and ensure that committed projects are delivered on schedule by the relevant team members.
•Ability to work in a matrix organization with other teams to resolve issues and communicate status effectively to peers, subordinates and program leadership.
•Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
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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.
Original Posting:November 6, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- DoD Secret security clearance
- 8570 compliance meeting IAT-level certification requirements
- Ability to obtain Microsoft Azure AZ-900 and AZ-104 certifications
- Familiarity with ITIL best practices or ITIL Foundation
- Knowledge of enterprise event management, incident management, and performance management tools, including Service Manager, Remedy, ServiceNow, or Helix
- Experience working in a DoD environment
- Data center environment experience
- Hands-on experience with DoD networks, including NIPR and SIPR
- Ability to perform overnight shift work from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM ET
- Prior military experience, preferably USMC or USN IT experience
- Experience with networking technologies and data centers
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including complex technical and business writing
- Ability to define program goals and roadmaps and deliver projects on schedule
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
- Ability to create complex technical reports based on analytical findings
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
