Engineering Manager

Leidos•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve. At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow. Shape the future of digital defense. Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure. Your opportunity to lead transformation. We're seeking a Engineering Manager to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll manage a team of engineers/architects who will be responsible to maintain and enhance the cloud infrastructure that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement. Ready to engineer solutions that matter? We are seeking a highly capable Engineering Manager with expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python. This individual will be responsible for managing cloud architects, cloud engineers, network engineers and DevSecOps engineers. This role blends technical leadership, personnel management, and hands-on engineering support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in an IT-discipline. (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Business)
8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
Deep expertise in AWS (e.g., Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda) and Azure (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS)
Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale data platform initiatives
Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks
Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: CEH, Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security or equivalent certifications
Candidate is preferred to have one of these certifications: MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect or other equivalent certs

Responsibilities

Provide personnel management for software developers, engineers, architects - including interviewing and hiring, monitoring and managing employee coverage, conducting performance evaluations, and engaging employees in career development.
Guide and perform development and maintenance of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Lead efforts for code reviews, tracking software changes, and ensuring adherence to technical standards.
Coordinate and support technical efforts across teams for system integration, testing, and customer requests related to software and operations.
Direct and contribute to systems documentation, including design documents, user guides, and operational procedures.
Oversee operational support activities such as system health and status monitoring and troubleshooting - providing backup operational support for server, network, and automation issues.
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
Lead large-scale cloud migration projects from planning through execution
Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies including containerization and microservices
Develop migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions
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
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
Perform operational and day-to-day administrative support functions, including troubleshooting issues and support of change and problem management processes.
Support AWS Cloud hosted applications (including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance).
Provide support and troubleshoot AWS deployed applications.
Provide guidance in developing and optimizing administrative processes and procedures.
Work with SMEs and Security Team in defining secure-based cloud architecture.