M365 Engineer

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 an active Public Trust clearance is preferred. 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 and eight (8) years of general experience. With a Master’s degree, six (6) years of general experience is acceptable. 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 an active public trust clearance. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos