Leidos

Senior Cloud Engineer

Leidos  •  $131k - $237k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. We are seeking an experienced Azure Coach to guide our Department of Defense (DoD) program teams in leveraging Microsoft Azure to optimize their cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will facilitate training, provide hands-on support, and promote best practices in cloud development and deployment. This role is crucial for enhancing team capabilities, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the effectiveness of cloud strategies within a large Air Force weapons system, ensuring that teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

This position does require on-site work, and the primary location is in Omaha, NE. Candidates located near Lorton, VA will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct training sessions and workshops on Azure services and best practices tailored for DoD applications.
  • Provide one-on-one coaching to teams on cloud architecture, development, and deployment processes.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of Azure-based solutions that meet security and compliance requirements.
  • Evaluate team skills and identify areas for improvement, creating customized learning plans.
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals.
  • Stay updated on Azure advancements and DoD cloud computing policies to provide relevant guidance.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing among team members to enhance collective expertise.

Basic Qualifications:

  • US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven experience in cloud computing, specifically with Microsoft Azure.
  • Understanding of DoD compliance and security requirements for cloud services.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coach and mentor teams.
  • Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification.
  • Familiarity with the deployment and maintenance of Azure Cloud Edge devices on classified networks
  • Experience developing enterprise solutions on classified cloud environments, especially Azure US Government Secret or TS
  • Previous experience working with DoD or government projects.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in Azure.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of cloud governance and cost management practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

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Original Posting:

June 25, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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