Cloud Systems Owner

Leidos LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Cloud Systems Owner to guide cloud infrastructure for Air Traffic software initiatives in a modern, scalable environment. You will architect, deploy, and operate cloud platforms for development, testing, and production, coordinating with engineers, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps for reliable, secure outcomes.

You will lead automation, IaC, and Kubernetes operations while aligning with FAA-related programs and trust requirements; strong scripting and IAM expertise are

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience administering AWS or GCP cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Linux administration experience and scripting (Bash or Python).
• Knowledge of Git version control and networking fundamentals.
• Security best practices and IAM design; SF-85/Public Trust eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, administer, and maintain cloud infrastructure for dev, test, and prod.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters: node groups, upgrades, networking, RBAC.
• Handle platform configurations: ingress, network policies, storage, Helm releases.
• Maintain IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation across environments.
• Configure AWS services: networking, compute, storage, identity, security.
• Automate provisioning and config management with Ansible or similar tools.
• Develop automation scripts in Bash and Python for health and compliance tasks.
• Configure Linux servers, storage, packages, services, and security controls.
• Implement identity management using IAM, AD, LDAP; manage secrets with Vault/KMS.
• Troubleshoot issues across cloud, container, and application layers.
• Monitor health, availability, performance, and metrics; ensure security posture.
• Support Agile ceremonies; enable rapid infrastructure delivery for teams.
• Document configurations, procedures, architecture decisions, and DR processes.

Skills

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Bash

Python

Networking basics

IAM security

Git version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Git

Job description

Leidos is seeking Lead Cloud Systems Owner to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community. Please note, this exciting position is currently unfunded and is in anticipation of future work. In this position, you will serve as the Cloud System Owner for one or more cloud-hosted environments supporting Agile software development teams and production systems. You will be responsible for provisioning, securing, automating, maintaining, and continuously improving cloud infrastructure that supports mission-critical FAA applications. Working closely with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, DevSecOps engineers, and Product Owners, you will ensure development, integration, test, and production environments remain reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant throughout the software lifecycle. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, administer, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting development, integration, testing, and production environments.
• Administer and maintain Kubernetes cluster infrastructure including node groups, upgrades, networking and RBAC.
• Manage Kubernetes platform-level configurations including ingress controllers, network policies, storage classes and cluster-wide Helm releases.
• Own and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation, defining approved modules and management deployment state across all environments.
• Configure and manage AWS cloud services including networking, compute, storage, identity, and security services.
• Automate system provisioning and configuration management using Ansible or comparable tools.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python to support infrastructure operations, system health, and compliance tasks.
• Configure and manage Linux servers, storage, package management, services, and security controls.
• Implement identity and access management using AWS IAM, RBAC, Active Directory, LDAP, or related technologies.
• Manage secrets, certificates, encryption keys, and PKI assets using AWS Secrets Manager, AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault, or similar technologies.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, container, and application issues across cloud environments.
• Monitor platform health, availability, performance, and operational metrics.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies while supporting development teams through rapid infrastructure delivery.
• Document system configurations, operational procedures, architecture decisions, and recovery processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience
• Experience administering AWS or GCP cloud environments
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Linux administration experience
• Experience with scripting using Bash or Python
• Knowledge of Git version control
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and load balancing
• Experience implementing IAM and security best practices
• Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA or DoD systems
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
• Experience supporting highly available cloud environments
• Experience with observability platforms and monitoring solutions
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)
• AWS or GCP certifications
• ATMC

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

Original Posting: August 24, 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: 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 (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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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, 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.