Senior Cloud Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions. 
• Apply extensive experience in cloud architecture, automation, and security across platforms. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption, streamline operations, and enhance infrastructure reliability.
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP. 
• Develop and implement cloud automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools. 
• Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and security best practices. 
• Implement cloud security measures, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001). 
• Support cloud migration initiatives, including application modernization and hybrid-cloud integrations. 
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve cloud performance, reliability, and scalability. 
• Work closely with DevOps, cybersecurity, and development teams to enhance cloud-based solutions. 
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend enhancements for continuous improvement. 
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on cloud best practices.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Master's with 15 to 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 to 16 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Favorable if you have:

• Security+ or other IAT I

Original Posting:March 28, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.