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Leidos Inc

Engineering Manager

Leidos Inc, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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Overview Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.

At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions - we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.

Shape the future of digital defense.

Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.

Primary Tasks

Provide personnel management for software developers, engineers, architects - including interviewing and hiring, monitoring and managing employee coverage, conducting performance evaluations, and engaging employees in career development.

Guide and perform development and maintenance of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.

Lead efforts for code reviews, tracking software changes, and ensuring adherence to technical standards.

Coordinate and support technical efforts across teams for system integration, testing, and customer requests related to software and operations.

Direct and contribute to systems documentation, including design documents, user guides, and operational procedures.

Oversee operational support activities such as system health and status monitoring and troubleshooting - providing backup operational support for server, network, and automation issues.

Mentor, guide and supervise development teams on cloud-native application design and deployment.

Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential impact on organizational goals.

Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks.

Lead large-scale cloud migration projects from planning through execution.

Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies including containerization and microservices.

Develop migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions.

Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption.

Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments.

Design secure cloud architectures implementing zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies.

Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements.

Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks.

Conduct security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in an IT-discipline. (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Business)

8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.

Deep expertise in AWS (e.g., Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda) and Azure (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS).

Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale data platform initiatives.

Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks.

Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.

Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Perform operational and day-to-day administrative support functions, including troubleshooting issues and support of change and problem management processes.

Support AWS Cloud hosted applications (including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance).

Provide support and troubleshoot AWS deployed applications.

Provide guidance in developing and optimizing administrative processes and procedures.

Work with SMEs and Security Team in defining secure-based cloud architecture.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.

Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI.

Certification Requirements

Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: CEH, Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security or equivalent certifications.

Candidate is preferred to have one of these certifications: MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect or other equivalent certs.

Pay Range Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00.

About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.

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