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Leidos

Cloud Engineer

Leidos

Published 13 May 2026
Bethesda, MD, USA
131K - 237K USD Annual
Freelancer

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Computer Science
Integrations
CICD
Cloud Infrastructure
Information Technology
Cloud Environments
Load Balancers
Operations
Virtualization
Automation
Routing
FireWalls
Storage
Security
IAM
Architecture
Database
DevSecOps
Scripting
TroubleShooting
SIEM

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

GCP
AWS
Azure
VMWare
DNS
Docker
Kubernetes
RBAC
NIST
Oracle
OpenStack
Linux
Bash
PowerShell
Splunk

Description

The role involves supporting mission-critical cloud, virtualization, automation, and hybrid infrastructure initiatives within classified enterprise environments. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, managing, and sustaining secure hybrid cloud infrastructure across various platforms. The engineer will modernize and maintain cloud-hosted and on-premises infrastructure to support operational mission systems. Additionally, the position requires monitoring system performance, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and performing root-cause analysis. The role also entails implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years, an Associate's degree with 14 years, or a High School Diploma with 16 years of relevant experience. Applicants are required to meet DoD 8140/8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements, such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP. US Citizenship is mandatory, as is a TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph or the willingness to obtain one. Proficiency in cloud environments, virtualization, containerization, networking, and scripting is essential for the role.

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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