Leidos

Cloud Automation Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to deploy and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS GovCloud environments.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or other authorized automation tools to deploy software baselines, including large COTS products and custom services.
  • Build, configure, maintain, and manage Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) to support consistent and secure deployments.
  • Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Participate in sprint and release-level Agile activities, including technical exchange meetings, to support program objectives.
  • Collaborate with development teams, government stakeholders, and other contractors to support automation integration efforts and resolve technical issues.
  • Automate software installation, configuration, and environment provisioning tasks across development, test, and production environments.
  • Maintain and update system and software configuration documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
  • Work with the cybersecurity team to implement authorized, hardened operating system and application baselines in accordance with DOW Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Verify deployed systems against approved configurations and remediate discrepancies as required.
  • Manage software installation repositories and license catalogs across environments.
  • Apply structured environment standards and naming conventions to maintain consistency across the program.
  • Support troubleshooting, diagnostics, and technical problem resolution for deployment and infrastructure issues.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with five to eight years of experience supporting complex AWS GovCloud environments.
  • Experience developing and supporting infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
  • Experience with containerization technologies including AWS ECS and Docker.
  • Experience testing and validating web application deployments.
  • Experience verifying mission systems against authorized and hardened software configurations.
  • Experience supporting cloud environments hosting software developed using Agile methodologies.
  • Experience supporting and building AWS cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation templates.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, HP Fortify, ACAS, PostgreSQL, Scrum, and Kanban.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • U.S. citizenship and fluency in English required.
  • Ability to successfully pass criminal history, fingerprint background checks, and credential verification required.
  • Ability to maintain and retain suitability investigation and clearance as required.
  • Proficient in navigating electronic systems, computer programs, and virtual service platforms.
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AWS GovCloudinfrastructure as codeTerraformAWS CloudFormationscripting languagesPythonPowerShellBashcontainerization technologiesAWS ECS
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborative skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work in fast-paced environment