Mission-Critical Cloud Engineer for DoD Systems

Koitecc Solutions; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Seaside, CA is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and maintain cloud-based infrastructure for DTAC testing platforms. You will help build scalable architectures, support secure test delivery, and drive modern DevSecOps initiatives to ensure uptime and security for mission-critical systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with software engineers and cybersecurity teams in a dynamic, mission-focused environment, with duties spanning deployment, monitoring, and system updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud computing infrastructure and services.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, virtualization, and storage concepts.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or .NET) used in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with system administration, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure cloud configurations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoW background investigation (Tier 1 or higher) and IT system access.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services supporting DTAC systems.
• Develop, deploy, and manage scalable cloud architectures for secure test delivery.
• Support cloud migration, system integration, and modernization efforts.
• Configure and manage cloud resources to ensure performance and reliability of mission systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure across environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and secure configurations.
• Assist with RMF-related tasks and system accreditation activities.
• Provide technical support for cloud-based systems and field testing environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and system admins.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Scripting languages

Networking

Security best practices

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Cloud monitoring tools

Job description

Leidos in Seaside, CA is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and maintain cloud-based infrastructure for DTAC testing platforms. You will help build scalable architectures, support secure test delivery, and drive modern DevSecOps initiatives to ensure uptime and security for mission-critical systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with software engineers and cybersecurity teams in a dynamic, mission-focused environment, with duties spanning deployment, monitoring, and system updates.