Azure Cloud Engineer

Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ San Antonio, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries.

Leidos is seeking a Cloud Engineer for a position as part of a team supporting AFLCMC/HNCD CS&D in San Antonio, TX.  This is an onsite position.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on the Azure platform

  • Managing and monitoring cloud infrastructures to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency

  • Automating cloud deployments and configuration management using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates

  • Ensuring data protection and compliance with relevant laws and regulations through Azure security features

  • Collaborating with development teams to integrate cloud services into software applications

  • Conducting disaster recovery planning and implementing backup strategies to maintain data integrity

  • Optimizing resource utilization and implementing cost-saving measures

  • Staying current with Azure services updates and industry best practices to recommend improvements to existing architectures

  • Providing technical support and guidance to stakeholders on cloud-related issues

  • Developing and maintaining documentation for cloud architectures, procedures, and training materials

  • Facilitating the migration of legacy systems to the Azure cloud platform

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with business processes.

Basic Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant cloud experience

  • Current active DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to maintain the clearance

  • DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level II equivalent certification

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Azure’s core services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, Azure Active Directory and basic knowledge of networking and security best practices.

  • Handson experience with Azure portal, Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI and Azure Resource Manager.

  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience creating and managing cloud infrastructures

  • Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships

  • A team player capable of high performance and flexibility in a dynamic working environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Azure Fundamentals (900) certification.

  • Experience with programming and infrastructure automation (JSON, YAML, Python, Terraform)

  • Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for various systems

  • Azure Associate certification in Administration, Security Engineer, Data Engineering or Database.

  • Other industry certifications a plus

  • Other Cloud services experience (AWS, Google, etc).

Original Posting Date:

2024-08-08

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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.