Description
The Digital Modernization Group at Leidos is seeking apeople-focused Compute and Virtualization Operations Manager to lead a team of talented engineers. This role is pivotal in supporting an extensive digital modernization program for DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong background in managing technical teams and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. While this is primarily a management position, a solid technical understanding of the team's domain is essential for success.
You will be responsible for leading key areas within our Domain Services section, including theServer, Infoblox, and Active Directory/Group Policy (AD/GPO)teams.
Clearance Requirements:
Must hold an active Secret clearance prior to start. (US Citizenship required)
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing teamof approximately 30 systems engineers, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and career development opportunities.
Manage all aspects of team performance, including resource allocation, workload prioritization, and ensuring deliverables are met on time and with high quality.
Act as the primary leadership interfacebetween the engineering team, DISA leadership, and customer stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.
Champion a collaborative and effective working environment, building strong relationships across all organizational groups.
Guide the team in translating customer roadmaps and strategic goals into actionable engineering tasks and user stories.
Oversee the team's agile and sustainment activities, ensuring that engineering resources are effectively utilized to meet program requirements.
Implement and encourage participation in a flexible cross-training program to build team resiliency and individual skillsets.
Develop and present high-level briefings on team performance, project status, and strategic initiatives to key stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of prior relevant experience; additional, specific years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proven and significant experience in a people management role, with a track record of successfully leading, coaching, and developing technical teams.
Strong foundational knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructureto effectively manage technical engineers. Must be conversant in:
Server Administration concepts (Windows/Linux).
Network services, specifically DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) using tools like Infoblox.
Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy (AD/GPO) management.
Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and delegate complex work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to operate with appreciable latitude.
Experience contributing to performance metrics and managing team deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal leadership or management training.
Experience developing and managing IT operations best practices (e.g., ITIL framework).
Experience working in a DISA or DoD environment.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps leadership principles.
Technical certifications that demonstrate foundational knowledge, such as:
Infoblox Certified Core Administrator (ICCA)
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
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Original Posting:
January 29, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
