Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME

About the role

Leidos is seeking a Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, engineer, and deploy secure hybrid cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Design enterprise cloud architectures supporting mission-critical DoD systems and applications.
• Lead technical implementation of cloud modernization initiatives from concept through production deployment.
• Develop green-field cloud environments using industry best practices for security, scalability, resilience, and automation.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or equivalent technologies.
• Engineer cloud networking solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS.
• Deploy cloud-native security capabilities, monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and operational management solutions.
• Implement automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements and accreditation standards.
• Support development of cloud roadmaps and technical strategies that advance enterprise cloud adoption.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to cloud engineering team members as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Current Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Minimum of five years of experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience deploying Azure compute, networking, storage, security, identity, and management services.
• Experience engineering identity, authorization, and access control solutions including Entra ID and Enterprise ICAM.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud security principles, Zero Trust concepts, and NIST cybersecurity guidance.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Skills

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense enterprise cloud initiatives, including the DoD Joint Tenant and Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a senior technical lead on cloud engineering projects.

Benefits

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.