Cloud Systems Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Cloud role at Leidos. Suitland · full-time · $107,900–$195,050 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain Azure resource groups, subscriptions, networks, virtual machines, identity links and cloud baselines
- Connect on-premises and cloud Zero Trust systems through hybrid-cloud architecture
- Create cloud architecture records, diagrams and integration schemas, then provide operational support
- Automate monitoring and security baselines while applying cloud compliance standards
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree plus at least eight years of experience, or a master’s degree plus six; equivalent experience may replace the degree
- An active TS/SCI clearance and an active AWS or Azure certification at the stated level or above
- Hands-on Azure engineering, cloud-native architecture, automation, and platform deployment and monitoring experience
- Skill with PowerShell, Python, ARM or Bicep, CI/CD pipelines, and experience supporting RMF and cloud security compliance
Who this fits
This mid-level engineering role suits someone who builds and supports Azure systems, including Zero Trust and security capabilities. You must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and work in Suitland, Maryland.
From the employer
Cloud Systems Engineer
Location: Suitland, MD
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Leidos is seeking an Azure Cloud Systems Engineer in Suitland, MD to design, implement, and maintain enterprise Azure architecture supporting Zero Trust tools, identity services, and security monitoring platforms.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Engineer Azure resource groups, subscriptions, networking, virtual machines, identity integrations, and cloud baselines.
- Design hybrid-cloud integration supporting on-premises and cloud-based Zero Trust platforms.
- Provide cloud architecture documentation, diagrams, integration schemas, and operational support.
- Implement automation, monitoring, security baselines, and cloud compliance standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with Azure engineering, including automation and cloud-native architectures.
- Cloud platform management, deployment, and monitoring (AWS, Azure) experience.
- Skilled with PowerShell, Python, ARM/Bicep, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience supporting RMF and cloud security compliance.
Required Certifications:
- Active AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or higher certification.
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Original Posting:
October 1, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The 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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