Leidos Inc
Overview
At Leidos, we're more than a technology company—we're a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence. Our diverse teams unite around a mission: empowering our customers to succeed in their most critical operations. Guided by integrity, committed to our communities, and driven to build a sustainable future, we deliver solutions that make a real impact. Within our
Digital Modernization sector , we're leading the charge in next-generation technology—designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join us at the U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this hands-on role, you'll design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical Coast Guard operations. Leveraging deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python, you'll architect scalable cloud-native solutions, guide development efforts, and ensure best practices across architecture, deployment, and security—while mentoring and driving innovation that directly strengthens national security. Primary Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Establish technical excellence by creating reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for cloud implementations. Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams on cloud-native application design, deployment, and best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their potential impact and align adoption with organizational goals. Drive modernization initiatives, including large-scale cloud migrations, containerization, and microservices strategies. Champion DevOps practices by implementing infrastructure as code, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines. Optimize cloud performance to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of applications and services. Architect secure environments by applying Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth strategies, and IAM solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and government regulations. Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, development, security, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions. Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and present recommendations to leadership. Facilitate customer onboarding by implementing consistent pathways for cloud adoption and smooth transitions. Maintain documentation of architectures, standards, and implementation methodologies for organizational knowledge sharing. Qualifications
Requires BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. Minimum 6+ years of administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS). Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments, including creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and patching. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, and related standards, procedures, and processes. Proficient with cloud platforms and tools: AWS Console, Azure, Elastic, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, and various SaaS offerings. Experience onboarding and integrating customer log data from AWS and Azure to on-premises or cloud-based analysis platforms such as Elastic or Splunk. Skilled in supporting AWS cloud-hosted applications, including deployments, patches, security checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Ability to develop, optimize, and document administrative processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational workflows. Collaborates with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud architectures. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to varied audiences. Eligible to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust. Performs operational and day-to-day administrative support, including issue troubleshooting, change management, and problem resolution. Clearance: This position requires candidates to have TS/SCI clearance. Must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security,Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect. Remote work options may be available where applicable.
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At Leidos, we're more than a technology company—we're a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence. Our diverse teams unite around a mission: empowering our customers to succeed in their most critical operations. Guided by integrity, committed to our communities, and driven to build a sustainable future, we deliver solutions that make a real impact. Within our
Digital Modernization sector , we're leading the charge in next-generation technology—designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join us at the U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this hands-on role, you'll design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical Coast Guard operations. Leveraging deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python, you'll architect scalable cloud-native solutions, guide development efforts, and ensure best practices across architecture, deployment, and security—while mentoring and driving innovation that directly strengthens national security. Primary Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Establish technical excellence by creating reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for cloud implementations. Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams on cloud-native application design, deployment, and best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their potential impact and align adoption with organizational goals. Drive modernization initiatives, including large-scale cloud migrations, containerization, and microservices strategies. Champion DevOps practices by implementing infrastructure as code, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines. Optimize cloud performance to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of applications and services. Architect secure environments by applying Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth strategies, and IAM solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and government regulations. Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, development, security, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions. Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and present recommendations to leadership. Facilitate customer onboarding by implementing consistent pathways for cloud adoption and smooth transitions. Maintain documentation of architectures, standards, and implementation methodologies for organizational knowledge sharing. Qualifications
Requires BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. Minimum 6+ years of administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS). Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments, including creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and patching. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, and related standards, procedures, and processes. Proficient with cloud platforms and tools: AWS Console, Azure, Elastic, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, and various SaaS offerings. Experience onboarding and integrating customer log data from AWS and Azure to on-premises or cloud-based analysis platforms such as Elastic or Splunk. Skilled in supporting AWS cloud-hosted applications, including deployments, patches, security checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Ability to develop, optimize, and document administrative processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational workflows. Collaborates with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud architectures. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to varied audiences. Eligible to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust. Performs operational and day-to-day administrative support, including issue troubleshooting, change management, and problem resolution. Clearance: This position requires candidates to have TS/SCI clearance. Must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security,Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect. Remote work options may be available where applicable.
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