Senior Cloud Engineer

Leidos LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer/Azure Coach to guide DoD program teams in leveraging Microsoft Azure for secure, compliant cloud solutions. This on-site role in Omaha, NE requires training, hands-on support, and best-practice mentoring to advance cloud capabilities and DevOps maturity across the program.

The successful candidate will facilitate training sessions, provide one-on-one coaching, and ensure alignment with DoD standards while promoting continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven Azure experience and DoD security/compliance knowledge.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions and workshops on Azure services and DoD-focused best practices.
• Provide one-on-one coaching on cloud architecture, development, and deployment processes.
• Assist in designing and implementing Azure-based solutions meeting security and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate team skills and create customized learning plans.
• Collaborate with project managers to align cloud strategies with goals.
• Stay updated on Azure and DoD cloud policies to provide relevant guidance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing to enhance team expertise.

Skills

Azure cloud computing

Security/compliance

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Edge devices

Job description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

We are seeking an experienced Azure Coach to guide our Department of Defense (DoD) program teams in leveraging Microsoft Azure to optimize their cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will facilitate training, provide hands‑on support, and promote best practices in cloud development and deployment. This role is crucial for enhancing team capabilities, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the effectiveness of cloud strategies within a large Air Force weapons system, ensuring that teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This position does require on‑site work, and the primary location is in Omaha, NE. Candidates located near Lorton, VA will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions and workshops on Azure services and best practices tailored for DoD applications.
• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to teams on cloud architecture, development, and deployment processes.
• Assist in the design and implementation of Azure‑based solutions that meet security and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate team skills and identify areas for improvement, creating customized learning plans.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals.
• Stay updated on Azure advancements and DoD cloud computing policies to provide relevant guidance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among team members to enhance collective expertise.

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 12+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience in cloud computing, specifically with Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of DoD compliance and security requirements for cloud services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coach and mentor teams.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification.
• Familiarity with the deployment and maintenance of Azure Cloud Edge devices on classified networks.
• Experience developing enterprise solutions on classified cloud environments, especially Azure US Government Secret or TS.
• Previous experience working with DoD or government projects.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in Azure.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud governance and cost management practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.