Cross Domain Cloud Developer (Senior)

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Cross Domain Cloud Developer to support critical national security initiatives. This role involves developing cloud service delivery models and implementing automation for cloud resources. You will leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies and cloud technologies to create innovative solutions for government clients. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks.
• Implement automation for cloud resources using DevSecOps best practices.
• Analyze applications for cloud migration and deployment strategies.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Agile Methodologies

DevSecOps

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

GitLab

JIRA

Splunk

Confluence

Job description

Description

Must be a US Citizen to be apply.

Clearance Required to be considered:

• Current TS/SCI.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The National Security Sector technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

The National Security Sector is seeking a highly motivated and tactical Cross Domain Cloud Developer (Senior) supporting Leidos Homeland and Force Protection Business Area division FBI portfolio. The candidate will support our Agile DevSecOps contract and be responsible for understanding customer needs to create applications. The ideal candidate will possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with technical staff and peers within the division, as well as our external Government customers. Experience in communications, Agile, and DevSecOps; hardware/software fabrication; Cloud, platform system integration; and/or test and evaluation is a plus.

Join a team committed to a Mission!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing the cloud service delivery models and architectural framework

• Enable platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and data as a service (DaaS). Able to implement automation for cloud resources using DevSecOps best practices.

• Able to analyze applications and make recommendations across multiple area that identify what platforms can move, migrate, and/or be deployed into a cloud environment.

• Capable of providing strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization and benefit analyses of cloud, cloud agnostic, and on-site premise services.

• Responsible for developing and implementing cloud-applications, migrating existing on-premises applications to the cloud, debugging cloud stacks, managing policies for the use of cloud services, requests for new technology, establishing a secure cloud environment, ensuring appropriate availability/uptime design.

• Works independently designing and developing new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering or related roles

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline

• Experience working with major cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Proven ability to perform research and development or manage programs involving comprehensive and innovative technical solutions in private/public cloud or high-availability environments

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and/or Azure ARM Templates

• Strong knowledge of implementing and maintaining security best practices in cloud environments

• Proficiency in creating and maintaining documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, and operational processes

• Experience establishing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems for cloud resources

• Ability to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance

• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to cloud performance and availability

Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, JSON, YAML)

• AWS experience (GovCloud, C2S, SC2S, DIOD; EC2, EFS, EBS, SQS, DLQ, Lambda, SNS)

• Microsoft Endpoint Defender, anti-virus solutions, and SSH

• Experience with Cross Domain Systems (e.g., Everfox, Forcepoint)

• Agile methodologies, GitLab, and JIRA (development requests, triggers, SLAs, sprint planning)

• Networking, Splunk (monitoring, triggers, dashboards)

• Confluence (reporting, planning, documentation, system configurations)

Original Posting:

May 6, 2025

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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.