Head of Infrastructure (Remote)

Leidos is seeking an Infrastructure & Operations Manager to join our team at Ft Meade in Maryland. This is a hybrid position that is primarily on-site , with potential for 1-2 days/week telework depending on mission needs. The Infrastructure & Operations Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for enterprise infrastructure operations, Tier III support, virtualization platforms, laboratory modernization, cybersecurity compliance, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) support, logistics operations, contractual deliverables, and operational sustainment. This manager leads a multidisciplinary team—engineers, systems administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity staff, logistics personnel, and Tier III support—while remaining actively engaged in troubleshooting, implementation, and operational decision-making. The role requires deep expertise in virtualization, networking, systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations, serving as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues. Success requires an exceptionally organized, execution‑focused leader capable of managing technical operations, modernization initiatives, compliance activities, logistics functions, customer needs, and mission priorities across multiple parallel workstreams.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Systems Architect and serves as the operational lead executing infrastructure strategy, technical roadmaps, and modernization efforts. Works closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and program leadership and provides technical and operational oversight across infrastructure, cybersecurity, logistics, and support domains.
Active Secret clearance required; Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field. 8+ years supporting enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, networking, systems admin, cybersecurity, or operations

• Security+, CISSP, CISM, CASP+, VCP, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent certification for 8140 compliance
• Experience in classified environments, CDS/MLS, NCDSMO/RTB, secure transfer technologies, hybrid cloud, and automation/orchestration
• Experience with Tier III operations, VMware, enterprise networking, cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800‑53, STIGs), laboratory/test environments, logistics, contractual deliverables, and modernization efforts
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex multidisciplinary operations

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter; enterprise networking; Windows/Linux admin; monitoring tools; automation (PowerShell/Python/Ansible)
Infrastructure & Operations

Oversee daily operations of servers, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud, and lab environments
Ensure availability, reliability, security, and performance
Lead modernization, lifecycle management, migrations, and capacity planning
Serve as highest technical escalation point
Engage in troubleshooting, deployment, architecture reviews, and root cause analysis
Lead virtualization, networking, storage, cybersecurity, cloud, enterprise services, and CDS efforts
Tier III Operations

Manage advanced troubleshooting, incident response, service restoration, and sustainment
Oversee maintenance windows, patching, upgrades, change management, SLAs, metrics, dashboards, and major incidents
Lead design, modernization, deployment, and sustainment of lab and test environments
Oversee infrastructure refresh, cybersecurity controls, and cross-domain capabilities
Cybersecurity & Compliance

Support RMF, A&A packages, POA&M, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management
Ensure compliance with NIST 800‑53, STIGs, and organizational policies
Oversee inventory, asset management, shipping/receiving, and GFE accountability
Support equipment deployments, refreshes, procurement, and program documentation
Contract Deliverables

Track obligations, compliance requirements, customer actions, and engineering efforts
Maintain visibility across operational, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and contractual activities
Enforce processes ensuring schedule adherence, quality, configuration control, and accountability
Track risks, milestones, dependencies, action items, and customer requirements
#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 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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. Securing Your Data
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