M365 Engineer

Leidos Holding$107K — $195K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent required; six years of experience may substitute for a degree.
  • 8+ years of experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies, especially cloud services.
  • Advanced skills in Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell for automation and scripting.
  • Experience supporting federal or regulated IT environments is preferred.
  • Deep understanding of identity management, RBAC, Zero Trust principles, and secure cloud configurations.
  • Project management abilities with demonstrated capacity to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and administer Microsoft 365 services including Azure AD, Exchange Online and Intune.
  • Implement and maintain secure cloud identity and access solutions following Zero Trust.
  • Develop automation solutions using Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell.
  • Manage Intune device compliance and endpoint security policies.
  • Oversee Purview compliance technologies for data governance.
  • Provide Tier 3 engineering support for escalated service issues.
  • Lead technical project activities ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements, with a requirement to be onsite 1-2 days a week in MD or DC.
  • Opportunities for career development and technical mentorship.
  • Access to the latest Microsoft technologies and tools.
  • Involvement in federal compliance and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Full Job Description

Leidos Dig Mod Health IT division is seeking a skilled and collaborative M365 Engineer to support the HHS enterprise by managing all aspects of Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) Software as a Service (SAAS) offering. This position has roles from initial planning to implementation, as well as escalation and tier 3 support. The ideal candidate will excel in both technical problem-solving and effective communication, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier support and operational excellence.


Candidate MUST:


Be able to work onsite 1-2 days per week, locally available for on-site support in Rockville, MD, or Washington, DC.


Be a US Citizen or US Person who has lived in the United States for at least three consecutive years and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust level 4 clearance


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Engineer, administer, and provide lifecycle support for Microsoft 365 (government community cloud (GCC) services including but not limited to: Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, Power Platform, Purview.
  • Implement and maintain secure cloud identity, access, and mobility solutions in alignment with Zero Trust principles.
  • Develop and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell, including scripts, modules, and workflows.
  • Configure and manage Intune device compliance, configuration profiles, app deployment, endpoint security, and policy enforcement.
  • Manage Purview compliance technologies including DLP, eDiscovery, retention, sensitivity labels, auditing, and data governance settings.
  • Support Azure cloud services related to identity, governance, resource management, and secure operations.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain AI-driven capabilities within Microsoft 365 and Azure services and automation workflows.
  • Provide Tier 3 engineering support for escalated Microsoft 365 and Azure service issues.
  • Lead and coordinate technical project activities, ensuring milestones, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder communications are met on schedule.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and knowledgebase materials.
  • Ensure solutions comply with federal cybersecurity standards, such as NIST, FedRAMP, and agency-specific requirements.
  • Research new Microsoft 365, Entra/Azure or associated third party technologies and develop implementation roadmaps.
  • Implement solution deployment, changes and updates working within the HHS Change Management system.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
  • Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations for cloud solutions


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent. Six (6) years of additional experience is considered equivalent in lieu of a Bachelors degree. With a Master’s degree, six (6) years of general experience is acceptable. With a PhD, four (4) years of general experience is required.
  • 8+ years of related experience supporting and engineering Microsoft enterprise technologies, including cloud services.
    • Advanced experience with:
    • Entra ID (Azure AD)
    • Exchange Online
    • Microsoft Intune
    • Microsoft Purview
    • M365 Security & Compliance
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell, including automation, scripting, and API integrations.
  • Experience supporting federal or regulated IT environments.
  • Strong understanding of identity management, RBAC, MFA, conditional access, Zero Trust, and secure cloud configuration best practices.
  • Effective analytical, organizational, and problem resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, prioritizing, coordinating tasks, and communicating with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Power Platform experience
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as:
    • Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
    • Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)
    • Messaging Administrator (MS-203)
    • Azure Administrator / Architect (AZ-104 / AZ-305)
    • Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
  • Experience deploying or managing:
    • Microsoft Copilot, Copilot for Security, or other AI copilots
    • AI governance frameworks and data protection strategies
  • Experience in multi-tenant or large-scale cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with hybrid identity solutions and Azure AD Connect, or cloud native identity solutions.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Previous experience performing Microsoft 365 tenant migration and consolidation.
  • Project management certifications with experience leading technical projects.



Original Posting:
June 8, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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