Cloud Engineer

Description

Leidoswas awardedthe U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. Leidos is seekingaCloudEngineers across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds.is an exciting opportunity to use your experiencetomodernize a leading, global-scalemulti-cloud environmentin support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

These positions will behybrid remote. Candidateswillbe requiredto work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will belocatednear Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA)orwork in Huntsville, AL.

Primary ResponsibilitiesCould Include:

We are seekingCloud Engineerswithexpertisein multiple cloud platforms.A successfulindividual willbe responsible fordeveloping in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture,development,deployment, and security.This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.

• Designand implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

• Conducttechnical trade studies and evaluate alternatives considering cost, risk, performance, security, and lifecycle supportability.

• Leadthe development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

• Architect, deploy, and integrate cloud-native applications and supporting services.

• Designand support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.

• Optimizesystem availability, performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed cloud environments.

• Implementand oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls.

• Supportsystem integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains.

• Supportcloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems and adoption of cloud-native architectures.

• Troubleshootcomplex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams.

• Developandmaintaintechnical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures.

• Collaboratewith internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions.

• Providetechnical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers.

• Influenceengineering standards, DevOps/DevSecOpspractices, and technical processes.

BasicQualifications

• Bachelors and 2+ yearsormoreofexperience;Mastersdegree a plus.Additionalexperience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• U.S. citizenshiprequired.

• Secret Security Clearance

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II).

• Hands-on experience supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, or DevOps/DevSecOpstools.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development practices.

• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git).

• Proficiencyin at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).

• Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust cloud architectures.

• Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.

• Strong understanding of identity and access management solutions (Active Directory, Azure AD, IAM).

• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.

• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle.

• Experience collaborating with vendors and external partners on cloud solutions.

• CertificationExamples -AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional),Azure Solutions Architect (Expert),MCSE (Server), Certified AWSSysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

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.

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.

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.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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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