SME Cloud Operations Engineer

Leidos

. Provide subject matter expertise in cloud operations across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments supporting WDP services .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeAlexandria • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesOracleTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise in cloud operations across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments supporting WDP services
Design and optimize cloud infrastructure architectures to ensure scalability, resilience, and performance
Lead implementation and enhancement of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation frameworks for cloud provisioning and configuration
Oversee and improve DevSecOps pipelines supporting software lifecycle activities including integration, testing, and deployment
Provide operational system administration and deployment support across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and private cloud platforms
Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and reliability across multi-enclave cloud environments
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex infrastructure and operational issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 12–15 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10–13 years of relevant experience
At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements: Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Advanced System Administrator roles (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, GCED, or equivalent)
Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud operations engineering or related field
Extensive experience operating and optimizing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud or GCP) in DoD or Federal environments
Experience implementing and managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation frameworks
Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native architectures
Experience diagnosing and resolving complex system and infrastructure issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud operationsInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)automation frameworksDevSecOps pipelinessystem administrationcloud provisioningcloud infrastructure architecturecontainerized environmentsDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

leadershiptroubleshootingproblem resolutioncommunication

Certifications

TS/SCI clearanceCASP+CCNP SecurityGCED