Cloud Systems Engineer

Leidos Inc; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Azure Cloud Systems Engineer in Suitland, MD to design, implement, and maintain enterprise Azure architecture supporting Zero Trust tools, identity services, and security monitoring platforms.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and hands-on Azure experience, including automation, monitoring, and RMF-aligned cloud security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Azure engineering, including automation and cloud-native architectures.
• Cloud platform management, deployment, and monitoring (AWS, Azure) experience.
• Skilled with PowerShell, Python, ARM/Bicep, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience supporting RMF and cloud security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Azure resource groups, subscriptions, networking, virtual machines, identity integrations, and cloud baselines.
• Design hybrid-cloud integration supporting on-premises and cloud-based Zero Trust platforms.
• Provide cloud architecture documentation, diagrams, integration schemas, and operational support.
• Implement automation, monitoring, security baselines, and cloud compliance standards.

Skills

Azure engineering

Automation

PowerShell

Python

ARM/Bicep

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud monitoring

RMF compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Description

Cloud Systems Engineer
Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking an Azure Cloud Systems Engineer in Suitland, MD to design, implement, and maintain enterprise Azure architecture supporting Zero Trust tools, identity services, and security monitoring platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineer Azure resource groups, subscriptions, networking, virtual machines, identity integrations, and cloud baselines.
• Design hybrid-cloud integration supporting on-premises and cloud-based Zero Trust platforms.
• Provide cloud architecture documentation, diagrams, integration schemas, and operational support.
• Implement automation, monitoring, security baselines, and cloud compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Azure engineering, including automation and cloud-native architectures.
• Cloud platform management, deployment, and monitoring (AWS, Azure) experience.
• Skilled with PowerShell, Python, ARM/Bicep, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience supporting RMF and cloud security compliance.

Required Certifications:

• Active AWS Cloud Practitioner,AWS Certified Solutions Architect,Microsoft Azure Administrator, or higher certification.

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Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.