Cloud Engineer

The Role

Leidos Digital Modernization Sector needs an Azure Cloud Engineer who actually knows networking and infrastructure automation inside and out. This is a hands on engineering role supporting the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta ; known as Kobayashi Maru. You'll work on mission critical software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services. The role is on site in San Antonio, TX.

If you're self sufficient, execution focused, and comfortable collaborating across teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, this might be your next move. It's not a role for someone who wants to just watch dashboards.

What You'll Actually Do

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure ; compute, storage, networking, identity, and governance ; using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Architect and configure virtual networks (VNets), network security groups (NSGs), ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, private endpoints, and load balancers in Azure.
• Integrate and optimize hybrid cloud connectivity between on premises and Azure, making sure performance, redundancy, and security compliance are all covered.
• Implement and manage Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door configurations for secure and resilient application delivery.
• Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates with CI/CD integration through GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Work with application and security teams to enforce zero trust and network segmentation principles.
• Troubleshoot and optimize DNS, routing, latency, and firewall rules across hybrid environments.
• Support monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.
• Maintain compliance with DoD/NIST, FedRAMP, or enterprise security frameworks as applicable.

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud server infrastructures across hybrid environments ; both on premises and cloud.
• Maintain and optimize virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi, Hyper V, or cloud native virtualization solutions.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate deployments and configurations.

Cloud Environment Support

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to provision, maintain, and scale cloud resources in platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Monitor cloud resource utilization to ensure cost efficiency and scalability.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to resolve system and application related problems.

DevSecOps Integration

• Work within a DevSecOps framework to make sure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation into the development lifecycle.
• Implement containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to support microservices architectures.

Performance Optimization and Monitoring

• Configure and maintain monitoring tools to ensure availability and performance of systems and applications.

What You Need to Bring

• A BS degree in computer science, software engineering, STEM, or information technology with 8+ years of relevant experience ; or a Master's with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• You must be a US Citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• At least 10 years of experience in Azure Cloud Engineering or Cloud Infrastructure roles.
• Strong expertise in Azure networking ; ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, Peering, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Private Link.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• A deep understanding of networking protocols ; TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, subnetting, and BGP.
• Hands on experience with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Familiarity with security and identity in Azure ; Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities.
• Experience with SASE, ZScaler, Palo Alto Prisma, or Cloudflare network integrations.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking (CNI, service mesh) or container based deployments.
• Understanding of security frameworks ; NIST, CIS Benchmarks, Zero Trust.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills in complex, hybrid environments.
• Strong documentation and collaboration habits.
• At least one of these certifications: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305), or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ 104).

Nice to Have

• A Master's degree in computer science.
• One of these certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305), Azure Hybrid Cloud Administrator Expert (AZ 800/801), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700), or VMware VCP Data Center Virtualization (DCV).

Leidos offers a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and professional development opportunities. Specific compensation details will be shared during the interview process based on your experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Send your resume through the JobXi platform. Make sure your clearance and certifications are clearly listed. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.