Hybrid Cloud Engineer

at Leidos

• Job title: Cloud Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $107,900 - $195,050 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Linux, Oracle, Python, Terraform, Unix, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bedford, United States

About the role

• Cloud Engineer developing scalable cloud-native solutions for the Air Force. Leading modernization initiatives across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• develop in a scalable cloud-native solutions
• ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security
• 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 CloudFormation
• 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, DevOps/DevSecOps practices, and technical processes.

Requirements

• 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 maintain a Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II)
• Expert-level experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application architectures
• Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud security concepts
• Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• paid time off (PTO)
• flexible schedules
• discounted stock purchase plans
• career growth
• education and training support
• parental paid leave
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Retirement