The Infrastructure & Operations Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for enterprise infrastructure operations, Tier III support, virtualization platforms, laboratory modernization, cybersecurity compliance, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) support, logistics operations, contractual deliverables, and operational sustainment. The role blends technical leadership, people management, and direct engineering work to ensure reliability, security, and modernization of mission‑critical systems.
This manager leads a multidisciplinary team—engineers, systems administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity staff, logistics personnel, and Tier III support—while remaining actively engaged in troubleshooting, implementation, and operational decision-making. The role requires deep expertise in virtualization, networking, systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations, serving as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues. Success requires an exceptionally organized, execution‑focused leader capable of managing technical operations, modernization initiatives, compliance activities, logistics functions, customer needs, and mission priorities across multiple parallel workstreams.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Systems Architect and serves as the operational lead executing infrastructure strategy, technical roadmaps, and modernization efforts. Works closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and program leadership and provides technical and operational oversight across infrastructure, cybersecurity, logistics, and support domains.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field. Additional directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
8+ years supporting enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, networking, systems admin, cybersecurity, or operations
3+ years managing technical teams
Security+, CISSP, CISM, CASP+, VCP, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent certification for 8140 compliance
Experience in classified environments, CDS/MLS, NCDSMO/RTB, secure transfer technologies, hybrid cloud, and automation/orchestration
Experience with Tier III operations, VMware, enterprise networking, cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800‑53, STIGs), laboratory/test environments, logistics, contractual deliverables, and modernization efforts
Experience supporting DoD, Federal, or highly regulated environments
Demonstrated ability to manage complex multidisciplinary operations
Required Technical Skills
VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter; enterprise networking; Windows/Linux admin; AD/DNS/DHCP; storage/backup; monitoring tools; vulnerability management; RMF/NIST/STIG compliance; CDS concepts; DR/BCP; ITIL; automation (PowerShell/Python/Ansible)
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Operations
Oversee daily operations of servers, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud, and lab environments
Ensure availability, reliability, security, and performance
Lead modernization, lifecycle management, migrations, and capacity planning
Maintain security and operational compliance
Technical Leadership
Serve as highest technical escalation point
Engage in troubleshooting, deployment, architecture reviews, and root cause analysis
Lead virtualization, networking, storage, cybersecurity, cloud, enterprise services, and CDS efforts
Establish engineering standards and best practices
Tier III Operations
Manage advanced troubleshooting, incident response, service restoration, and sustainment
Oversee maintenance windows, patching, upgrades, change management, SLAs, metrics, dashboards, and major incidents
Laboratory Modernization
Lead design, modernization, deployment, and sustainment of lab and test environments
Oversee infrastructure refresh, cybersecurity controls, and cross-domain capabilities
Team Leadership
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary technical team
Oversee staffing, evaluations, mentoring, and professional development
Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Support RMF, A&A packages, POA&M, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management
Ensure compliance with NIST 800‑53, STIGs, and organizational policies
Support CDS accreditation and secure information exchange
Logistics & Program Support
Oversee inventory, asset management, shipping/receiving, and GFE accountability
Support equipment deployments, refreshes, procurement, and program documentation
Contract Deliverables
Manage and submit CDRLs and program documentation
Track obligations, compliance requirements, customer actions, and engineering efforts
Support audits, reviews, TIMs, and vendor/government coordination
Mission Execution & Organizational Leadership
Maintain visibility across operational, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and contractual activities
Enforce processes ensuring schedule adherence, quality, configuration control, and accountability
Track risks, milestones, dependencies, action items, and customer requirements
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Original Posting:July 1, 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
- Active Secret clearance
- Top Secret/SCI clearance (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years supporting enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, or operations
- 3+ years managing technical teams
- Certification for 8140 compliance (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, CASP+, VCP, CCNA/CCNP)
- Experience in classified environments, CDS/MLS, NCDSMO/RTB, and secure transfer technologies
- Experience with Tier III operations, VMware, enterprise networking, RMF/NIST 800-53, STIGs, lab/test environments, and logistics
- Experience supporting DoD, Federal, or highly regulated environments
- Hands-on automation/orchestration experience (PowerShell, Python, Ansible)
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex multidisciplinary operations and deliver contractual program documentation
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.
Leidos Insights
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.
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