Principal Cloud Systems Engineer

Leidos

. Design zero-trust network solutions for a hybrid on-premise and Azure enclave .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying zero-trust network solutions in hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Azure and cloud security best practices. Proficient in evaluating application architectures and enhancing user experience while ensuring compliance with federal security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Zero-Trust Network Solutions DesignAzure Cloud DeploymentVirtual Switches and FirewallsIdentity Access Management (IDAM)NIST and FedRAMP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Network Solution DesignCloud MigrationVirtual Private Cloud (VPC)CyberArkOktaApplication Architecture EvaluationSecurity Best PracticesDigital ModernizationNetwork Security RequirementsCloud Solutions Operation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGCPAtlassian SuiteJiraConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level II CertificationSecurity +CISSPMicrosoft Azure Associate Administrator

Industry Keywords

DoD EnvironmentFederal Government SecurityFISMAFedRAMPNIST

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design zero-trust network solutions for a hybrid on-premise and Azure enclave
Support cloud deployment of modernized network services
Design, deploy, test, and migrate network solutions
Develop modern and secure network solutions using virtual switches, VPCs, and virtual firewalls
Provide input to enterprise cloud and mission architecture
Evaluate and support application architectures across platforms
Identify opportunities to improve user experience, efficiency, and sustainment costs
Enforce security best practices and guidelines for network and data security
Support digital modernization of the DoD environment, including migration of applications and services from on-premise to the cloud

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
12+ years of prior relevant experience
Expertise designing, deploying, and operating solutions built on Azure, AWS or GCP
Experience with Virtual switches, VPC’s, and Virtual Firewalls
Experience with Identity Access Management (IDAM), AzureAD, and CyberArk, Okta or other modern ICAM solutions
Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSP
Recognized cloud certification, such as Microsoft Azure Associate Administrator (preferred)
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence (preferred)
Active SECRET or above DoD clearance
US Citizenship required