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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Candidates MUST :

Be located in the United States for the current three consecutive years.

Be a US Citizen or US Person with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

This is a telework position; however, the candidate must reside in the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, or Maryland area.

Leidos is seeking an experienced M365 Exchange Online Administrator (cloud) to join our Information Technology team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing and optimizing Exchange Online environments within GCC (Government Community Cloud) tenants, focusing on governance, security, compliance, and enhancing the organization's communication capabilities. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align Exchange Online services with organizational goals, particularly in a federal agency context. Other skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Oversight of Exchange Online Environment :

Lead the management and optimization of the Exchange Online environment to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient email communication across the organization.

Develop and enforce policies for email retention, sensitivity labeling, and classification to comply with federal regulations and organizational standards.

Oversee the implementation of email-related security measures, including threat protection, to safeguard against evolving cyber threats and ensure compliance with federal security standards.

Governance and Compliance Management :

Ensure the Exchange Online environment meets all federal compliance requirements, particularly those related to GCC tenants, including security, retention, and data governance policies such as capstone emails, email labeling and email encryption.

Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel for comprehensive security monitoring and incident response, ensuring policies and automated response actions are aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement :

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Exchange Online capabilities with organizational needs, driving improvements in email management, security, and user productivity.

Stay current with updates and advancements in Exchange Online and related Microsoft 365 technologies, proactively implementing enhancements to improve service delivery and support organizational objectives.

Utilize innovative tools and features, such as Copilot, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of email management practices within the organization.

Monitoring and Performance Optimization :

Oversee the monitoring of email flow, usage patterns, and service health to proactively identify issues and opportunities for optimization.

Ensure comprehensive documentation of system configurations, policies, procedures, and service records to support auditing, compliance, and future planning.

Leadership and Mentorship :

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Act as a subject matter expert in Exchange Online administration, particularly in a federal agency context, to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in M365 administration.

Strong understanding of M365 security and compliance capabilities.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Working experience with a federal agency is highly desired.

Required Certifications :

Possess one or more Microsoft 365 certifications. e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified : Messaging Administrator Associate, Enterprise Administrator Expert, Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Desired Skills :

Expertise in managing M365 B2B collaboration and establishing trust relationships among multiple federal agencies.

Experience with Multi-Tenant Organization (MTO).

Proficiency in managing guest user access and secure external sharing within Exchange Online, ensuring secure and compliant communication.

Familiarity with Entra ID B2B settings and Conditional Access policies for secure collaboration across organizations.

Strong understanding of data governance and lifecycle management in a multi-tenant environment.

Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Zendesk.

Come join our rapidly growing team and enjoy these benefits :

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on Leidos policy, up to 3 weeks a year.

Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.

Access to benefits on day one including medical and dental insurance, 401K, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Disability plans.

Ongoing training to support your success.

Discounted Leidos stock purchase and other Employee Discounts.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting : July 31, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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-Descrimination

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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