Senior Cloud Engineer

Leidos; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Omaha, NE is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and scale hybrid cloud infrastructure for Air Force programs. You will work with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS), IaC tooling, and DevSecOps practices to deliver secure, scalable solutions in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement containers with Docker and Kubernetes, support CI/CD, monitor resources for cost and performance, and contribute to RMF/NIST

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI prior to start date.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience; additional experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8140 Intermediate certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or equivalents from other providers.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, OpenStack).
• Proficiency in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes; monitoring and incident management.
• Knowledge of IAM, network security, and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure (IaaS & PaaS).
• Automate deployments with IaC and configuration-as-code tools.
• Provision and scale cloud resources in Azure; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor utilization for cost efficiency and scalability.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure security/compliance within DevSecOps framework.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation.
• Implement containerization/orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Configure monitoring tools and ensure high availability.
• Identify optimizations to improve uptime and latency.
• Apply IAM, network segmentation, and encryption best practices.
• Assist in audits (RMF, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Provide Tier-2/3 support and document procedures.

Skills

DevSecOps practices

Cloud computing

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

ARM/BICEP templates

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Hyper-V

OpenStack

Azure

AWS

GCP

OCI

Job description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to support multiple fast-paced programs across the Air Force. The Senior Cloud Engineer will deploy, maintain, and scale hybrid cloud digital infrastructure for multiple Air Force customers. 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. This position offers a valuable opportunity to further develop your career in cloud engineering within an Air Force program, contributing to the secure and efficient delivery of service in a challenging and innovative environment. 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.

This position does require on-site work, and the primary location is in Omaha, NE. Candidates located near Lorton, VA and also Oklahoma City, OK will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, 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 an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a DoD 8140 Intermediate certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) (formerly DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification).
• Intermediate Azure Certifications such as AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate or similar certifications from other Cloud Service Providers.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack.
• Proficiency in public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) and incident management.
• Solid Understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Practical knowledge of DevSecOps principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Interest in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Air Force programs.
• Experience with security tools and practices related to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST).
• Experience with compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD regulations.
• Expert cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification from another cloud provider.
• Experience with Azure Stack Edge family of devices.
• Experience with DoD networks, especially classified and operational networks.
• Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, especially Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), tunneling, QoS, and cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., Azure Express Route).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation.

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Original Posting

August 6, 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

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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.