Cloud Engineer

Description Are you ready to work for a company that not only supports mission critical projects but also prioritizes investing in the growth and development of its employees? Join us at Leidos, where your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, education and training support, parental paid leave and more! You will have the opportunity to work under exceptional industry leadership at every level, where prioritizing employees and their work is paramount. The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is brimming with exciting new opportunities—and we want you to be part of it! Join our team working on one of our most prestigious programs delivering Cloud modernization and operations to the Department of the Air Force on the Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services (ACSS) contract. Location This position will be hybrid remote; candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be able to travel to Tewksbury, MA or to a location in Huntsville, AL as needed. Primary Responsibilities Assist with the designing and implementing 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 Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. 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. Pay and Benefits Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr