Principal Cloud Systems Engineer

Leidos • Odenton, MD

5d • $131,300 - $237,350 • Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Principal Cloud Systems Engineer to join its Defense Enclave Services (DES) team. The role supports a digital modernization program for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The engineer will focus on distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, supporting projects that modernize the DoD environment, including migration of applications and services from on-premises systems to the cloud for zero-trust network initiatives. Work includes designing, deploying, testing, and migrating network solutions. The position is remote and requires an active Secret or higher DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 12 or more years of relevant experience.
• Expertise designing, deploying, and operating solutions built on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with virtual switches, VPCs, and virtual firewalls.
• Experience with Identity Access Management (IDAM), Azure AD, and CyberArk, Okta, or other modern ICAM solutions.
• Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements, such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
• Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ or CISSP.
• Active Secret or higher DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recognized cloud certification, such as Microsoft Azure Associate Administrator.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Design zero-trust network solutions for a hybrid on-premises and Azure enclave using systems engineering and architecture experience.
• Apply understanding of system virtualization and design to ensure network modernization addresses security requirements and can be implemented without affecting operations.
• Support cloud deployment of modernized network services.
• Develop secure network solutions using virtual switches, VPCs, and virtual firewalls.
• Provide input to the design of enterprise cloud and mission architecture.
• Evaluate and support application architectures across platforms to ensure alignment with cloud and application modernization strategies, capabilities, and requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations that improve user experience, increase efficiency, and lower sustainment costs.
• Enforce security best practices and guidelines using knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal