Leidos is looking for a Cloud Engineer to support high-stakes migration projects in the DAF CLOUDworks environment, executing discovery, planning, and implementation while championing cybersecurity and cloud modernization.
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least two areas such as cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, CI/CD, data migration, or software refactoring.
- Practical experience supporting legacy system modernization and large-scale workload migration efforts.
- Solid understanding of the 7 R’s of migration with hands-on exposure to applying them in real-world scenarios.
- Familiarity with leading migration tools including AWS Application Migration Service, Azure Migrate, DataSync, Jira/Confluence Migration Assistant, or Transition Manager.
- Experience with agile delivery models and PI planning.
- Familiarity with USAF enterprise architecture, DevSecOps, and DoD cloud regulations.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to cloud migration efforts through discovery, planning, and execution for mission partners integrating into DAFCw.
- Work with migration tooling across DevSecOps, collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, GitLab), and Identity Management systems.
- Coordinate agile “wave” migrations to safeguard production systems and reduce disruption.
- Participate in IT transitions, including legacy system updates and migration of mission-critical workloads.
- Assist with IT environment assessments by gathering data on dependencies, performance baselines, and risk factors.
- Improve MaaS processes, tools, and documentation to support operational efficiency.
- Take on additional tasks that support the progress of our cloud mission.
Other
- Active TS/SCI from day one.
- Current IAT Level II certification with the ability to obtain an IAT Level III within 6 months of hire.
- Support communication and coordination between mission partners, DAF Cw engineering teams, and leadership to help streamline timelines and reduce risk.
- Strong communicator with a history of stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule; part time on base, part time teleworking (subject to change due to mission requirements).
