Job Requirements
Remote
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$92,300 - $166,850
Job Description
R-00182829
Description
The Microsoft System Administrator - Senior serves as the senior technical authority for Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise collaboration services supporting the SEC ISS contract. This role ensures secure, resilient, and scalable operations across Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 services, and Azure resources in alignment with federal security and compliance requirements. The position leads architecture, advanced configuration, and complex integration efforts across Microsoft platforms and enterprise infrastructure. It also provides technical leadership for Microsoft Teams conferencing and large-scale streaming support for high-visibility SEC events, including commission meetings and town halls.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Microsoft Platform Administration
Azure Cloud and Identity Services
Teams Collaboration and Enterprise Streaming
Automation, Monitoring, and Service Reliability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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: May 11, 2026
For 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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
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.
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Description
The Microsoft System Administrator - Senior serves as the senior technical authority for Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise collaboration services supporting the SEC ISS contract. This role ensures secure, resilient, and scalable operations across Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 services, and Azure resources in alignment with federal security and compliance requirements. The position leads architecture, advanced configuration, and complex integration efforts across Microsoft platforms and enterprise infrastructure. It also provides technical leadership for Microsoft Teams conferencing and large-scale streaming support for high-visibility SEC events, including commission meetings and town halls.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Microsoft Platform Administration
- Serve as the senior technical lead for enterprise Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration.
- Design and implement advanced configurations, upgrades, and hardening for Microsoft server and collaboration environments.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams, to ensure high availability and performance.
- Ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing Microsoft platform operations across the enterprise.
Azure Cloud and Identity Services
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, and networking services.
- Administer Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) and hybrid identity services.
- Lead integration of Azure cloud services with enterprise systems and on-premises dependencies.
- Optimize platform performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
Teams Collaboration and Enterprise Streaming
- Architect and support enterprise Microsoft Teams collaboration, conferencing, and streaming capabilities.
- Lead planning and delivery support for Teams Live Events and enterprise broadcast solutions.
- Oversee live event streaming operations to ensure audio/video quality, scalability, and rapid issue resolution.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to sustain reliable enterprise meeting and broadcast service delivery.
Automation, Monitoring, and Service Reliability
- Develop and maintain PowerShell automation for provisioning, configuration management, and repeatable operations.
- Implement proactive monitoring and tuning across Windows, M365, and Azure environments to reduce incidents and improve service quality.
- Troubleshoot complex Microsoft platform and streaming issues to restore services and prevent recurrence.
- Drive continuous service improvement across Microsoft infrastructure and collaboration platforms.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Applicants must not hold dual citizenship with any other country to be eligible for work under this contract.
- Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust
- Bachelors in a relevant field. In lieu of degree, additional experience may be required.
- 8+ years of experience in senior-level system administration roles focused on Microsoft technologies.
- Extensive experience managing enterprise Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams).
- Strong experience supporting Azure services and resources, including Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), virtual machines, storage, and networking.
- Experience architecting and supporting Microsoft Teams video conferencing, Teams Live Events, and enterprise streaming solutions.
- Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise Microsoft platform operations.
- Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams) in enterprise environments.
- Azure services administration, including identity, compute, storage, and network resource management.
- PowerShell scripting for automation, advanced configuration, and operational efficiency.
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across Microsoft infrastructure and collaboration platforms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- The following preferred qualifications reflect SEC ISS contract-context enhancements beyond staffing-matrix baseline requirements.
- Experience supporting federal enterprise IT environments with strict security, audit, and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 GCC/G5 service operations and governance.
- Experience implementing identity governance controls (e.g., conditional access, MFA, PIM, access reviews) in complex environments.
- Experience supporting executive-level Microsoft Teams Live Events and enterprise broadcast operations in distributed organizations.
- Microsoft platform certifications aligned to Azure and M365 administration/architecture.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
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: May 11, 2026
For 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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
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.
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