Cloud DevOps Administrator Azure

Description

The Leidos Hosting Services Cloud team, within the Chief Information Office under the Digital Modernization Sector, is seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps Administrator to lead the design, automation, and optimization of enterprise-scale Azure operations. This role requires advanced technical expertise in Azure administration, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation pipelines, with the ability to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions across multi-cloud environments. In this role you will own key projects, mentor junior staff, and serve as a technical authority for Azure best practices, while also supporting AWS resources as needed.

Location: This position allows for full-time telework from any U.S. based location.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is Required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Azure Cloud Administration - Manage and optimize Azure resources (compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and governance). Implement Azure Policies, RBAC, and cost optimization strategies.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) - Design, build, and maintain Terraform modules and automation pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab/GitHub CI/CD) to enforce consistency and reduce manual work.
• Automation & Configuration Management - Implement automation with Ansible, Cloud Custodian, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline provisioning, patching, and compliance.
• System Reliability & Security - Oversee system performance tuning, vulnerability remediation, backup/recovery solutions, and logging/monitoring with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Security Center.
• Cross-Platform Support - Perform advanced troubleshooting and integration tasks across Linux and Windows servers to maintain healthy, secure systems.
• Solution Design & Delivery - Partner with Cloud Engineers and Architects to design solutions that align with business and security requirements. Provide recommendations on optimization, modernization, and automation strategies.
• Leadership & Mentorship - Provide technical guidance to peers and junior administrators. Lead workstreams, coach team members, and promote best practices.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement - Develop and maintain technical documentation, identify operational gaps, and implement process improvements to increase delivery velocity and service quality.
• Agile Delivery - Contribute to Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive technical excellence in sprint commitments.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, storage, governance, identity, and monitoring).
• Strong knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Custodian, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Go, or Bash.
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Solid understanding of system administration concepts (patching, performance monitoring, log review) for Linux and/or Windows.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and performance-tuning skills across cloud and hybrid environments.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering large-scale cloud migration, modernization, or automation projects.
• Familiarity with AWS administration to support hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices, enterprise monitoring tools, and cloud security frameworks (NIST, CIS, Zero Trust).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and mentor less experienced staff.
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