Cloud Engineer

Leidos Inc; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Lorton, Virginia, to support the Air Force by managing hybrid cloud infrastructures. This role involves automating cloud resources, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance within a DevSecOps framework. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience, proficiency in Azure, and an active Top Secret clearance. Pay ranges from $87,100 to $157,450, including competitive benefits including health programs and retirement options.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance.
• 4+ years experience with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master's degree.
• DoD 8140 certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required.
• Proficient in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy cloud infrastructures in Microsoft Azure.
• Automate configurations using IaC and Configuration-as-Code tools.
• Monitor cloud resources for efficiency and scalability.
• Troubleshoot issues, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Provide Tier-2/3 support for escalated issues.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevSecOps

VMware

Networking

Public Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Tools

Azure Cloud

Infrastructure-as-Code

Monitoring Tools

Job description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a Cloud Engineer to support multiple fast‑paced programs across the Air Force. The Cloud Engineer will deploy, maintain, and scale hybrid cloud digital infrastructure for multiple Air Force customers. This position requires a fast‑learning, high‑performing candidate with a proven history of delivering cloud solutions to customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud using DevSecOps practices and an Everything‑as‑Code approach. This position offers a valuable opportunity to further develop your career in cloud engineering within an Air Force program, contributing to the secure and efficient delivery of service in a challenging and innovative environment. You will be a member of a team providing 24x7 monitoring and management of customer networks and will be on‑call in the event of off‑hours emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud infrastructures across hybrid environments in Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS & PaaS).
• Automate deployments and configurations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and ARM/BICEP templates.
• Provision, maintain, and scale cloud resources in Microsoft Azure in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization to ensure cost efficiency and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and infrastructure issues, performing root cause analysis as needed.
• Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards within a DevSecOps framework.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation into the development lifecycle.
• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for microservices architectures.
• Configure and maintain monitoring tools to ensure system and application availability and performance.
• Identify and implement optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance system uptime.
• Apply security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption, to protect hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Assist in audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., RMF, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Provide Tier-2/3 support for escalated issues, working closely with internal teams and external vendors.
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to enhance knowledge sharing.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a DoD 8140 Intermediate certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) (formerly DoD‑8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification).
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper‑V, and OpenStack.
• Proficiency in public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) and incident management.
• Solid Understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Practical knowledge of DevSecOps principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Interest in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Air Force programs.
• Experience with security tools and practices related to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST).
• Experience with compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD regulations.
• Expert cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification from another cloud provider.
• Experience with Azure Stack Edge family of devices.
• Experience with DoD networks, especially classified and operational networks.
• Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, especially Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), tunneling, QoS, and cloud connectivity solutions (e.g. Azure Express Route).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100 - $157,450. 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.

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.