Job Description

Leidoswas awardedthe U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract Leidos is seekingaCloudEngineer across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This 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:

This position will be hybrid remote. Candidateswillbe requiredto work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will belocatednear Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA)orwork in Huntsville, AL.

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 securityThis is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor. 

Primary ResponsibilitiesCould Include:

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

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

• Lead the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures.

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

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

• Influence engineering standards, DevOps/DevSecOps practices, and technical processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 2+ years or more of experience; Masters degree a plus. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. 

• Secret Security Clearance / US Citizenship required.

• 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/DevSecOps tools. 

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

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

• Proficiency in 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.

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Original Posting:

March 26, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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