Desktop as a Service 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 Desktop as a Service Cloud Developer to support mission-critical projects in the National Security Sector. This role involves developing cloud service delivery models and implementing automation for cloud resources, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and integrity, where your contributions will directly impact national security efforts. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles.
• Proven ability to manage programs involving innovative technical solutions.
• Experience with major cloud service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks.
• Migrate existing applications to the cloud and manage cloud environments.
• Implement automation for cloud resources using DevSecOps best practices.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

DevSecOps

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Jira

Confluence

Splunk

PowerShell

Python

Job description

**Description**

**Must be a US Citizen to be apply.**

**Clearance Required to be considered:**

+ Current Top Secret.

**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 Desktop as a Service 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:**

+ AWS - Understanding how to design, implement, and manage complex systems.

+ Azure

+ Citrix

+ Jira, Confluence

+ Scripting (PowerShell, Python, JSON)

+ Active Directory (Policy’s)

+ Splunk

+ Agile Methodologies

**Original Posting:**

May 7, 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00158890

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.