Cloud Engineer

Summary

Leidos is a leading company in the defense sector, currently seeking a Cloud Engineer for their Health and Services Sector. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based systems that support military testing and assessment programs, ensuring system availability, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services supporting DTAC systems, including web-based and cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., CAT-ASVAB and language testing systems)
• Develop, deploy, and manage scalable cloud architectures to support secure test delivery, data processing, and application hosting
• Support cloud migration, system integration, and modernization efforts in alignment with DoW CIO digital modernization, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust initiatives
• Configure and manage cloud resources (compute, storage, networking) to ensure performance, availability, and reliability of mission systems
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, applications, and network issues across development, test, and production environments
• Implement and maintain automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions to support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity requirements, including secure configurations, patching, and vulnerability remediation
• Support system accreditation activities by assisting with documentation, configuration management, and RMF-related tasks
• Provide technical support for cloud-based systems, including troubleshooting, system updates, and user support for field testing environments
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and system administrators to ensure secure and efficient system operations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud computing infrastructure and services
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, virtualization, and storage concepts
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or .NET) used in cloud environments
• Familiarity with system administration, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure cloud configurations
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoW background investigation (Tier 1 or higher) and IT system access
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience working in a DoW or federal environment, including familiarity with RMF and ATO processes
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DISA Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-series frameworks
• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical systems or large-scale enterprise applications
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud computing infrastructure and services
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, virtualization, and storage concepts
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or .NET) used in cloud environments
• Familiarity with system administration, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure cloud configurations
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoW background investigation (Tier 1 or higher) and IT system access
• U.S. Citizenship required

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in a DoW or federal environment, including familiarity with RMF and ATO processes
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DISA Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-series frameworks
• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical systems or large-scale enterprise applications
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment