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.
The Digital Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Virtual Desktop Sys Admin to join our team. This role will Administer M365 and equivalent SaaS platforms to include but not limited to Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune, and Virtual Desktop infrastructure. The role will administer Azure desktop environment server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, and network storage and perform systems monitoring. In addition, they will consult on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems’ security and availability.
The Azure Virtual Desktop Sys Admin I will:
- Deploy and manage virtual machines in Azure to support a large user base
- Develop usage metrics to manage resource usage and assist in the development of service optimization models
- Provide technical support to Tier 2 service desk
- Manage Windows image to include group policy and end user software
Education & Experience:
- Requires a current TOP SECRET Security Clearance
- Requires a BS or Masters degree with 5+ years of IT experience with significant experience with Microsoft Azure
- Must hold a CompTIA Sec + Certification
- Relevant experience as a Windows system administrator
- Understanding of cloud computing and networking
- Experience with PowerShell
- Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Security and Data Governance Tools
- Working knowledge of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Framework
Required Skills:
- Superior organizational skills
- Capable of managing multiple projects
- Great communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong attention to detail
Recommended Skills:
- AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Clearance Required:
- Must have an active Top Secret clearance at time of consideration.
ECNOMS
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:October 14, 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
- Current active Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's or master's degree
- 5+ years of IT experience
- Significant experience with Microsoft Azure
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Relevant Windows system administration experience
- Understanding of cloud computing and networking
- Experience with PowerShell
- Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Security and Data Governance Tools
- Working knowledge of the ITIL framework
- Superior organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification
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.
