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 sustainable. 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! Leidos is seeking a Identity Management/Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to partner on a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. Administrator will be responsible for maintaining existing enterprise identity management solutions, troubleshoot incidents, and assist with transitioning new capabilities from the engineering team to production. Duties will include validating the health and status, operations, and maintenance of identity management systems such as Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory Connect (AADC), Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), ADFS Web Application Proxy (WAP), Quest Active Roles Server (ARS), Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Forefront Identity Manager (FIM), LDAP Border Directory Systems (AD Lightweight Directory Services, Radiant Logic, VDS etc.). This individual will work in a team environment supporting a large enterprise spanning multiple enclaves and sites. Primary Tasks Individuals in this role may be required to remotely log into the end users' endpoint (desktops and/or servers) in order to perform technical configuration, rebooting, and other remedial actions to assist with troubleshooting authentication anomalies. Provide support for implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining identity management systems. •Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems from enterprise-wide application/system problems and provide recommended solutions. Coordinate with stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements. Build and deploy Domain Controllers and other identity management servers through remote means at customer sites utilizing approved installation procedures. Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives. Mentor junior team members. Update operations and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center (ITOC) personnel. Support operations across multiple geographic locations and network classifications. Work with Operations, Engineering, and vendor support to develop solutions to complex technical issues. Work independently and as part of a team located at multiple sites/time zones. Basic Qualifications Extensive experience with PowerShell commands and scripting/automation Experience with Quest ARS PowerShell extensions and implementing ARS task automation Experience with Tier 2/Tier 3 system administration Experience interacting with customers during the course of troubleshooting incidents and system anomalies Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment Experience with log reviews, incident analysis, and identification of issue trends Experience with server patch management methodologies Experience mentoring and training junior personnel Effective time management skills and ability to adjust priorities to changing customer requirements, mission needs, outage response, and assisting external teams with troubleshooting authentication issues. Strong oral and written communications skills Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results Ability to work independently, work incidents as they are received and complete projects assigned by program and government leadership. Experience with IT Service Management ticketing systems such as ServiceNow. Extensive experience with Identity Management technologies including the following: Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) Azure Active Directory Connect (AADC) Active Directory Federation Service (ADFS) ADFS Web Application Proxy (WAP) Quest Active Roles Server (ARS) LDAP Border Directory Systems Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services Radiant Logic VDS OAUTH/SAML Secure Token Authentication Services/PKI Integration Education Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 10 years, Associate's with 14 years, or High School Diploma with 16 years. Required Certifications Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher) Clearance Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required. TS/SCI with specific polygraph required for position or TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a poly. Desired Certifications: Knowledge of integrating Exchange and Active Directory ITIL Foundations Certification Microsoft or other commercial Identity Management certifications (i.e., Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Quest Active Roles Administration, or Quest Active Roles Implementation and Configuration) 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: November 3, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 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. 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected]. Commitment and Diversity 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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