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Leidos

Cloud Engineer

Leidos

Published 07 May 2026
USA
70K - 126K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python
Java

Key skills

Data Analysis
Computer Science
Integrations
CICD
Data Processing
Cloud Infrastructure
Information Technology
Cloud Environments
System Administration
System Integration
Testing
Research
DevSecOps
Transformation
Security
Hosting
Storage
Reliability
Deployment
TroubleShooting
Operations
Architecture
Virtualization
Scripting
Logging

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

GCP
AWS
Azure
Terraform
Docker
Kubernetes
NIST
CloudWatch
Splunk

Description

The role involves designing, developing, and sustaining secure, scalable cloud-based systems to support testing and assessment programs. Responsibilities include building and maintaining modern cloud infrastructure while optimizing system performance to ensure availability and security. The position contributes to continuous modernization efforts and supports mission-critical applications that impact military recruiting and readiness.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of two years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure is required. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in at least one major cloud platform and have experience with scripting or programming languages. Additionally, candidates must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense background investigation.

Disclaimer

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About the company

Leidos

Size

33167

Founded

HQ

Reston, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

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