Sr. Cloud Engineer

At Leidos, we’re more than a technology company—we’re a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a common mission: empowering our customers to succeed in their most critical operations. Guided by integrity, committed to our communities, and driven to build a sustainable future, we deliver solutions that make a real impact.

Within our Digital Modernization sector, we’re leading the charge in next-generation technology—designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient.

We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join us at the U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this hands-on role, you’ll design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical Coast Guard operations. Leveraging deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python, you’ll architect scalable cloud-native solutions, guide development efforts, and ensure best practices across architecture, deployment, and security—while mentoring and driving innovation that directly strengthens national security.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS and/or Azure
• Develop cloud strategy and roadmaps aligned with organization objectives and technical requirements
• Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations
• Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions
• Mentor, guide and supervise development teams on cloud-native application design and deployment
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential impact on organizational goals
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks
• Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption
• Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments
• Design secure cloud architectures implementing zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements
• Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks
• Conduct security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management
• Present architectural designs and recommendations to executive leadership
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer-facing position for a minimum of 6+ years.
• Minimum 6+ year of Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS)
• Proven experience administering Windows Server and related services, including creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and patching.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and SAML, with a solid understanding of industry standards, procedures, and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Skilled in supporting AWS cloud-hosted applications, including deployments, patches, security checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to provide operational and day-to-day administrative support, including troubleshooting issues and managing change/problem management processes.
• Experience developing, documenting, and optimizing administrative processes, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud-based architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting and support skills for AWS-deployed applications.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Kafka (highly desirable).
• Proficiency with Power BI and API management (strong advantage).
• Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI
• Must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Adva