Senior Cloud Engineer

Leidos Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Alexandria, VA seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard. You will architect scalable cloud-native solutions, drive DevOps adoption, and mentor teams across AWS, Azure, and UiPath.

This role requires hands-on design and implementation, security best practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical operations. Excellent communication and cloud certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in an IT discipline or equivalent
• Experience in customer-facing roles and delivering high-quality support
• 12+ years of administration experience with cloud-based apps (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS)
• UiPath experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, and related security procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience onboarding customer log-data from AWS/Azure to analytics environments
• Ability to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
• Create reference architectures, patterns, and standards for cloud implementations
• Mentor and guide development teams on cloud-native design and deployment
• Lead large-scale cloud migrations from planning through execution
• Implement IAM, security monitoring, and zero-trust architectures and ensure compliance with SOC 2/HIPAA/PCI-DSS

Skills

AWS

Azure

UiPath

Cloud architecture

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Elastic

Job description

Description

Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.

At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions - we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.

Shape the future of digital defense.

Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next‑generation technology, architecting cutting‑edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission‑critical systems that keep our nation secure.

Your opportunity to lead transformation.

We're seeking a Cloud Innovation Solution Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll architect the cloud infrastructure that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security.

Primary Tasks

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS, Azure, and UiPath. This individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud‑native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a hands‑on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop in scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations
• Mentor, guide and supervise development teams on cloud‑native application design and deployment
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential impact on organizational goals
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks
• Lead large‑scale cloud migration projects from planning through execution
• Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies including containerization and microservices
• Develop migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions
• Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption
• Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments
• Design secure cloud architectures implementing zero‑trust principles and defense‑in‑depth strategies
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements
• Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks
• Conduct security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management
• Present architectural designs and recommendations to executive leadership
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in an IT‑discipline. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer‑facing position.
• Minimum 12+ year of Administration experience with cloud‑based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS).
• Experience with UiPath is a plus.
• Experience administering Windows Server, and related services
• Strong understanding Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML and the standards, procedures, and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience with UiPath, Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings
• Experience onboarding customer log‑data from AWS and Azure to on‑premise or cloud‑based analysis environments such as Elastic or Splunk
• Ability to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust
• Perform operational and day‑to‑day administrative support functions, including troubleshooting issues and support of change and problem management processes.
• Support AWS Cloud hosted applications (including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance).
• Provide support and troubleshoot AWS deployed applications.
• Provide guidance in developing and optimizing administrative processes and procedures.
• Work with SMEs and Security Team in defining secure‑based cloud architecture.
• Create and update standard operating procedures, and operational processes.
• Windows Server creation, configuration, upgrade, migration, and patching.
• Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI

Certifications

• Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:
• MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

Original Posting: July 17, 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: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, genetic information, 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.

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