Microsoft Entra Systems Administrator

Description

Leidos is seeking a talented Microsoft Entra/Intune Systems Administrator to enhance security measures through innovative identity management solutions. In this exciting role, you will contribute to a security-first transformation using Microsoft Entra, ensuring adherence to Zero Trust principles and OMB M-22-09 guidelines. You will help strengthen our Microsoft Entra tenant, enable device-based access through Intune, and support public-facing applications with Entra External ID, all within a FedRAMP/FISMA Moderate environment. Collaborate with engineers, project managers, cybersecurity experts, and application owners while independently tackling moderately complex tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in fortifying Microsoft Entra ID tenants and accounts, implementing phishing-resistant MFA registration policies, and developing conditional access policy structures.
• Execute and oversee identity lifecycle workflows, including HR-driven provisioning via Entra Cloud Sync/Connect, establishing group/role standards, Access Reviews, and Entitlement Management.
• Oversee identity system migrations and centralize processes across legacy federated tenants and services.
• Enroll and manage end-user devices through Intune, implementing compliance policies focusing on OS version, disk encryption, antivirus/firewall, Secure Boot/TPM, and Defender for Endpoint health.
• Deploy Windows Hello for Business with hybrid join, integrate devices with Azure Defender, and manage risks using Azure Purview.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Hands-on administration experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SAML, single sign-on, hybrid and external identities, and custom domains.
• Proven administration experience with Active Directory Domain Services.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse project teams and provide effective troubleshooting support in ambiguous situations.
• Capability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Okta, Azure Sentinel, and/or Azure PIM.
• Familiarity with cloud PKI, PIV/CAC, or other certificate-based authentication methods.
• Relevant cloud certifications, such as Microsoft SC-300 or SC-401.

At Leidos, we are looking for individuals who challenge the status quo and strive for excellence. If you thrive on creativity, innovation, and initiative, we want to hear from you!

If you can envision your career one step ahead while others are just catching up, you’ll be a great fit with us.

Work Location: Gaithersburg, MD