Leidos

Cloud Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BedfordAlabamaMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • develop in a scalable cloud-native solutions
  • ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security
  • architect, code, debug, and mentor
  • lead systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for complex cloud and hybrid environments
  • design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • conduct technical trade studies and evaluate alternatives considering cost, risk, performance, security, and lifecycle supportability
  • lead the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
  • architect, deploy, and integrate cloud-native applications and supporting services
  • design and support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies
  • optimize system availability, performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed cloud environments
  • implement and oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls
  • support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains
  • lead cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems and adoption of cloud-native architectures
  • troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams
  • develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures
  • collaborate with internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions
  • provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers
  • influence engineering standards, DevOps/DevSecOps practices, and technical processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II)
  • Expert-level experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application architectures
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud security concepts
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • paid time off (PTO)
  • flexible schedules
  • discounted stock purchase plans
  • career growth
  • education and training support
  • parental paid leave
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud-native solutionsInfrastructure as Codeautomation frameworksCI/CD pipelinescloud architecturesLinux/Unix systemsnetworkingcloud securityscripting languagesprogramming languages
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipcollaborationcommunicationtroubleshootingtechnical documentationinfluence engineering standardscoachingdesign reviewanalysis
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeInterim Secret clearanceCompTIA Security+