Cloud Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance
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- Description Are you ready to work for a company that not only supports mission critical projects but also prioritizes investing in the growth and development of its employees? Join us at Leidos, where your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, education and training support, parental paid leave and more!

You will have the opportunity to work under exceptional industry leadership at every level, where prioritizing employees, and their work, is paramount. The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is brimming with exciting new opportunities—and we want you to be part of it! Join our team working on one of our most prestigious programs delivering Cloud modernization and operations to the Department of the Air Force on the Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services (ACSS) contract.

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Cloud Engineer . This position focuses on Azure Engineering and Management and will coordinate across multiple areas as the program supports AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

These positions will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Primary Responsibilities:

We are seeking Cloud Engineers with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.
 
* Lead systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for complex cloud and hybrid environments.
* Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
* Conduct technical trade studies and evaluate alternatives considering cost, risk, performance, security, and lifecycle supportability.
* Lead the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
* Architect, deploy, and integrate cloud-native applications and supporting services.
* Design and support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.
* Optimize system availability, performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed cloud environments.
* Implement and oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls.
* Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains.
* Lead cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems and adoption of cloud-native architectures.
* Troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures.
* Collaborate with internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
* Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers.
* Influence engineering standards, Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  practices, and technical processes.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
* Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and…