Leidos is looking to solve the problem of high-stakes migration projects in the DAF CLOUDworks environment, specifically migrating systems across AWS and Azure platforms while ensuring cybersecurity and cloud modernization.
Requirements
- Proven mastery of at least two areas: cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, CI/CD, data migration, or software refactoring.
- Hands-on experience with legacy system modernization and major workload migration.
- Commanding grasp of the 7 R’s of migration and practical implementation know-how.
- Proficiency in top 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 (preferred).
- Familiarity with USAF enterprise architecture, DevSecOps, and DoD cloud regulations (preferred).
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical bridge between mission partners, DAF Cw engineering, and leadership—streamlining timelines and reducing risk.
- Conduct deep-dive IT environment assessments, examining dependencies, performance baselines, and risk factors.
- Lead cloud migration discovery, planning, and execution for mission partners joining DAFCw.
- Advance and refine MaaS processes, tools, and documentation to improve operational excellence.
- Guide complex IT transitions including legacy modernization and mission-critical workload migrations.
- Utilize migration tooling for DevSecOps, collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, GitLab), and Identity Management systems.
- Orchestrate agile “wave” migrations to protect production systems and minimize disruption.
Other
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI on day one.
- Current IAT Level II certification with the ability to obtain an IAT Level III within 6 months of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science or a related field) and 8+ years relevant experience (additional experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of degree).
- Strong communicator with a history of stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Must be locally based to work a hybrid work schedule (subject to change based on mission needs).
