Junior Cloud Engineer

Leidos; Virginia, Lorton (MN, VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. This role involves deploying and managing hybrid cloud infrastructures in Microsoft Azure, emphasizing DevSecOps practices and automation. As part of a collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while ensuring the security and efficiency of cloud resources. If you are a fast learner with a passion for cloud solutions and technology, this position offers a unique chance to grow your career in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related field.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage hybrid cloud infrastructures in Microsoft Azure.
• Automate deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Monitor cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

DevSecOps Practices

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Containerization (Docker)

Kubernetes

Linux Administration

Windows Operating Systems

Network Administration

Programming Languages

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jira

Gitlab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

The Multi Domain Solutions Division at Leidos is looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The Junior Cloud Engineer will deploy, maintain, and scale hybrid cloud digital infrastructure for an Air Force Lifecycle Management Command (AFLCMC) customer. 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. As a junior member of the team, this position offers a unique opportunity for a high-achieving system administrator to further develop your career in cloud engineering within an Air Force program. 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:

• 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 at least a Top Secret Clearance is required. With the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience. Additional experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Fundamental background with software design patterns and programming languages.
• Fundamental background with software development paradigms and technologies (e.g. change management & version control, CI/CD, Agile planning tools such as Jira or Gitlab)
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS)
• Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills, including the ability to logically create structure and order from unstructured inputs.
• Self-starter that is able to work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
• DoD 8140 Basic certification (e.g. A+, Network+)
• Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.
• DoD 8140 Intermediate or higher certification (e.g. Cloud+, Security+, SecurityX)
• Experience administering physical and digital infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment
• Intermediate Azure Certifications such as AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate or similar certifications from other Cloud Service Providers.
• Experience with security tools and practices related to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST).
• Experience with automated provisioning and configuration tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Ansible or similar technologies
• Experience provisioning and managing resources within IaaS/Cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
• Understanding of container security and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Basic knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD regulations

Original Posting:

April 30, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.

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