Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA, United States
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$57,850.0 - $104,575.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Information Systems Computer Networks Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Identity and Access Management Subnetting
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Python (Programming Language) Routing Cloud Services TCP/IP Software Vulnerability Management Load Balancing HybridCloud Firewalls (Computer Science) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloudformation Cloud Migration CIS Benchmarks Cloudwatch Terraform

Job description

The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, automation, and continued modernization of AWS and hybrid-cloud infrastructure supporting federal systems. The engineer will work alongside senior infrastructure and security engineers to implement cloud changes, troubleshoot issues, maintain infrastructure-as-code, remediate vulnerabilities, monitor system health, and improve operational processes., * Support AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, load balancing, DNS, and related services.

  • Implement infrastructure changes using established architecture, procedures, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Maintain and modify Terraform and/or CloudFormation configurations under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Monitor cloud resources and investigate availability, performance, configuration, and security issues.
  • Troubleshoot networking, operating system, application connectivity, permissions, DNS, and cloud-service issues.
  • Support vulnerability remediation, patching, configuration compliance, and security-hardening activities.
  • Assist with cloud migrations, modernization efforts, disaster recovery, and infrastructure lifecycle activities.
  • Develop scripts and automation to reduce repetitive administrative work.
  • Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and change records.
  • Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.
  • Work with senior engineers to learn cloud architecture, security, networking, automation, and operational best practices.
  • Gradually assume ownership of cloud services and technical workstreams as experience develops., * Cloud related certifications (Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, etc)
  • Exposure to CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, or similar security and compliance frameworks

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Requirements

This is a developmental engineering position intended for an individual with strong technical fundamentals who wants to build deeper expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, automation, networking, and security. The engineer is not expected to arrive as an expert across the AWS platform but should demonstrate technical curiosity, ownership, and the ability to learn unfamiliar technologies., * Bachelor’s degree in information systems or relevant field and 1-3 years of practical experience in the field

  • Ability to obtain public trust clearance
  • Ability to independently manage assigned work, document technical activities, communicate issues, and seek assistance when appropriate.
  • Demonstrated self-initiative to build enterprise-like AWS systems and resources that align with well-architected frameworks
  • Understanding of fundamental networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, subnets, and firewalls/security groups, with the ability to apply systematic troubleshooting methods
  • Basic understanding of infrastructure security concepts such as least privilege, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and security baselines.
  • Hands-on experience building solutions with Cloudformation, Terraform, Python, or other tools

Benefits & conditions

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About the company

Leidos Civil IT division is focused on innovation and solving complex technical problems spanning infrastructure operations, cybersecurity analytics, and application modernizations. We rely on a team of skilled staff capable of operating across technical domains, embracing challenges, and being adaptable to new technologies and new ideas., Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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