Cloud Engineer

Description

The Health and Services Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Cloud Engineer to work in the Seaside, CA area. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Defense Testing and Assessment Center (DTAC) Manpower Personnel Testing Analysis (MPTA) mission.

In this mission, we design, develop, and sustain secure, scalable cloud-based systems that support DoW testing and assessment programs, including the delivery of the CAT-ASVAB and associated language testing platforms. Our team enables reliable, high-performing cloud environments that support research, data analysis, and operational test delivery across geographically distributed users.

• 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, Dev Sec Ops , 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.

• 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 Dev Sec Ops  tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• 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., Cloud Watch, Azure Monitor, Splunk).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.