The Cloud Automation Engineer designs, implements, and maintains automated solutions for deploying and managing cloud infrastructure. This role works closely with DevOps teams to integrate automation solutions into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows. Operating within a modified agile framework, the program delivers capabilities to other mission teams. Primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining automation scripts to deploy elements of the software baseline, ranging from large Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products to small custom services. The role also includes the stand-up, configuration, and maintenance of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) to support deployments.

As part of an Agile team, the candidate participates in sprint-level and release-level activities, as well as technical exchange meetings, in support of program objectives. Additional responsibilities may include supporting development team activities during automation integration efforts, which may require collaboration with government stakeholders and other contractors to build a successful product and collaboratively troubleshoot technical issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to deploy and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS GovCloud environments.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or other authorized automation tools to deploy software baselines, including large COTS products and custom services.

• Build, configure, maintain, and manage Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) to support consistent and secure deployments.

• Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes.

• Participate in sprint and release-level Agile activities, including technical exchange meetings, to support program objectives.

• Collaborate with development teams, government stakeholders, and other contractors to support automation integration efforts and resolve technical issues.

• Automate software installation, configuration, and environment provisioning tasks across development, test, and production environments.

• Maintain and update system and software configuration documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.

• Work with the cybersecurity team to implement authorized, hardened operating system and application baselines in accordance with DOW Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Verify deployed systems against approved configurations and remediate discrepancies as required.

• Manage software installation repositories and license catalogs across environments.

• Apply structured environment standards and naming conventions to maintain consistency across the program.

• Support troubleshooting, diagnostics, and technical problem resolution for deployment and infrastructure issues.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with five to eight years of experience supporting complex AWS GovCloud environments.

• Experience developing and supporting infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.

• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.

• Experience with containerization technologies including AWS ECS and Docker.

• Experience testing and validating web application deployments.

• Experience verifying mission systems against authorized and hardened software configurations.

• Experience supporting cloud environments hosting software developed using Agile methodologies.

• Experience supporting and building AWS cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation templates.

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, HP Fortify, ACAS, PostgreSQL, Scrum, and Kanban.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• U.S. citizenship and fluency in English required.

• Ability to successfully pass criminal history, fingerprint background checks, and credential verification required.

• Ability to maintain and retain suitability investigation and clearance as required. 

• Proficient in navigating electronic systems, computer programs, and virtual service platforms.

• This position requires a separate, quiet, private, confidential space to work from, as well as having access to your own reliable high-speed internet hard wired to your home (coax or fiber from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to your home.) Using a hot spot from a mobile device (tethering) or wireless ISP is not acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Pay Range $90,000 - $120,000

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Original Posting:

April 15, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.