Cloud Engineer

Leidos

Cloud Engineer delivering cloud solutions and infrastructure management for Air Force programs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a challenging and innovative environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeOmaha • New York, Oklahoma, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and managing hybrid cloud infrastructures in Microsoft Azure, utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code tools and ensuring compliance with security standards. Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies, with a strong focus on optimizing resource utilization and system performance.

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Microsoft Azure Cloud ManagementInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC) AutomationContainerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)DevSecOps Principles and PracticesDoD 8140 Intermediate Certification (Security+ CE)

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Hard Skills

Cloud Resource ProvisioningTerraformAnsibleVMwareHyper-VOpenStackAWSGoogle Cloud (GCP)Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Networking Concepts

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)CI/CD PipelinesARM/BICEP Templates

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceIntermediate Azure Certifications (AZ-104)DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification (Security+ CE)

Industry Keywords

Hybrid Cloud InfrastructureDevSecOps FrameworkCompliance Initiatives (RMF, NIST, ISO 27001)Root Cause AnalysisCost Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaKubernetesMicroservicesOpenStackOraclePrometheusTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement