AWS Cloud Engineer

Leidos

. Provide cloud operations and engineering tasks to enhance, sustain, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure AWS cloud solutions .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS cloud operations, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on security and compliance. Capable of designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures while optimizing performance and reliability.

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AWS Cloud OperationsInfrastructure As CodeDevOps PracticesCloud Security ConceptsCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Cloud Architecture DesignContainerizationScripting Languages (Python, Bash, Go)SQL and NoSQL Database ManagementCloud Networking Security ControlsTechnical Documentation PreparationCloud Migration MethodologiesAutomation FrameworksLegacy System ModernizationPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsTerraformAnsibleKubernetesJiraConfluenceArtifactoryGuacamole

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cloud OperationsDevSecOpsZero-Trust PrinciplesDefense-In-Depth StrategiesIaaSPaaSSTIG RequirementsCloud-Native Application Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesNoSQLPythonSQLTerraformUnixGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cloud operations and engineering tasks to enhance, sustain, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure AWS cloud solutions
Perform AWS cloud operations, sustainment, and maintenance activities
Develop cloud strategy and roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and technical requirements
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their impact on organizational and program goals
Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks
Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments
Design, implement, and sustain secure cloud architectures using zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Architect, implement, and maintain cloud networking security controls, including STIG requirements
Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks
Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption
Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies, including containerization and microservices
Support migration methodologies and minimize organizational disruption during transitions
Manage and optimize AWS environments, networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, and SQL systems
Implement and maintain CI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code development using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole
Containerize applications
Support the design and development of Shared Services
Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems
Establish and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases
Prepare technical documentation
Collaborate with development, operations, security, and product management teams
Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Active Secret clearance required to start
U.S. citizenship required
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2) certification
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, such as Python, Bash, or Go
Demonstrated experience in cloud operations and sustainment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills