Multi-Cloud Engineer/Architect SME

CareerCircle
Reston, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 237K

Job location

Reston, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
PHP
Microsoft Active Directory
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
JIRA
User Authentication
Automation of Tests
Azure
Backup Devices
Bash
Command-Line Interface
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Continuous Integration
Data Security
Desktop Virtualization
DevOps
Multi-Factor Authentication
Federated Identity Management
Github
Hyper-V
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Identity and Access Management
Information Management
Integrated Development Environments
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
JMeter
Python
Key Management
Microsoft Security Essentials
Network Segmentation
Citrix Systems
Object-Oriented Software Development
OpenID
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Powershell
Scrum
Role-Based Access Control
Release Management
Azure
Cloud Services
Ansible
Prometheus
Ruby
Zero Trust Network Access
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Web Application Security
Single Sign-On
Systems Integration
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Grafana
Multi-Cloud
Azure
HybridCloud
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Gitlab
GIT
Cloudformation
Containerization
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Information Technology
Bicep
Bitbucket
Cloud Migration
Cloudwatch
Virtualization Security
Terraform
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Software Version Control
Devsecops
Cisco networks
Docker
Static Application Security Testing
Vulnerability Analysis
Programming Languages
Microservices
Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

FedRAMP Equities Terraform DevSecOps Operations Automation Governance Innovation Kubernetes Mitigation Scalability Market Data Multi-Cloud NIST 800-53 Azure Policy Communication Collaboration Cyber Security Authentications Microsoft Azure Access Controls Cloud Computing Ancient History Technical Support AWS CloudFormation Amazon Web Services Information Privacy Feasibility Studies Single Sign-On (SSO) Technical Leadership Top Secret Clearance IT Service Management Azure Active Directory Information Management Cross-Domain Solutions Hybrid Cloud Computing Technical Documentation Architectural Leadership IAT Level II Certification Verbal Communication Skills Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Cloud Computing Architecture Federated Identity Management Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Identity And Access Management AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Azure Command-Line Interface (Azure CLI) Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Leidos Digital Modernization is seeking an experienced Multi Cloud Engineer Architect SME to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The Multi-Cloud Engineer/Architect SME will lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments spanning Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid on-premises systems.. This role will be responsible for tech requirement definition, feasibility studies, pilot projects and implementations plans, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting outages, monitoring networks, infrastructure and systems, and proving proactive mitigation strategies.

This role is part of a highly skilled technical team responsible for designing and deploying secure, scalable, and compliant hybrid- and multi-cloud architectures that enable mission success across complex defense environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud architecture, identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust frameworks, and multi-cloud governance, with proven experience implementing solutions within DoD IL4/IL5-accredited environments. This role directly supports the modernization goals DTRA's mission-critical cloud transformation efforts. The selected candidate will design and implement Zero Trust-aligned, IL4/IL5-accredited solutions integrating Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements., * Architect, design, and implement multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, hybrid) solutions that meet DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements.

  • Lead the configuration, integration, and optimization of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and AWS Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO) for federated identity and centralized access control.
  • Develop and enforce IAM governance, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and role-based access controls (RBAC) across cloud and on-premises systems.
  • Design and implement cross-cloud identity federation and SSO solutions using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM protocols.
  • Integrate Azure Policy, AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Terraform/Bicep automation for compliance enforcement and least-privilege security.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to align architectures with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing SRG (IL4/IL5), NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP High baselines.
  • Provide architectural leadership for hybrid cloud connectivity, data protection, and cross-domain security.
  • Guide cloud adoption and migration strategies that enhance operational agility while maintaining security posture.
  • Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and compliance traceability artifacts. Develop and maintain architectural documentation, identity diagrams, and compliance traceability.
  • Stay current on Azure and multi-cloud capabilities relevant to DoD, federal, and intelligence mission systems., CI/CD Gitlab Github Equities Scripting Terraform Energetic Hardening Pipelines Operations Automation Encryption Scalability Market Data NIST 800-53 Data Security Key Management Cloud Security Ancient History Security Controls Operating Systems CompTIA Security+ Cloud Engineering Amazon CloudWatch Root Cause Analysis Amazon Web Services Classified Networks Cloud-Native Computing Multi-Factor Authentication Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Identity And Access Management AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 AWS Cloud Engineer Leidos

Arlington, VA*On-Site

JIRA Gitlab Ansible AWS SDK Equities Scripting Terraform Bitbucket Operations Management Automation Reliability Market Data Apache JMeter Cloud Services Backup Devices Self-Motivation Test Automation Sprint Planning Ancient History Containerization Agile Methodology Docker (Software) Incident Response Cloud Engineering Amazon CloudWatch Windows PowerShell Cloud Technologies Release Management Acceptance Testing Knowledge Transfer AWS CloudFormation Amazon Web Services Information Sharing GIAC Certifications Cloud Infrastructure Architectural Design CompTIA Security+ CE Sprint Retrospectives Information Technology Continuous Integration Vulnerability Scanning Security Configuration Continuous Development Technical Documentation Development Environment PHP (Scripting Language) Web Application Security Bash (Scripting Language) IAT Level II Certification Java (Programming Language) Ruby (Programming Language) Git (Version Control System) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Systems Security Certified Practitioner Citrix VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Counter Intelligence Polygraph (CI Clearance) GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Cloud Engineer Leidos

Lorton, VA*On-Site

CI/CD DevOps Ansible Grafana Hyper-V Auditing Equities Terraform DevSecOps Pipelines Management Innovation Kubernetes Encryption Subnetwork Market Data Public Cloud Oracle Cloud Microservices ISO/IEC 27001 Cyber Security Cloud Services Quick Learning Virtualization Security Tools Microsoft Azure Ancient History Containerization Docker (Software) Cloud Engineering Root Cause Analysis Amazon Web Services Cloud Infrastructure Top Secret Clearance Resource Utilization Network Segmentation CompTIA Security+ CE Prometheus (Software) Hybrid Cloud Computing Continuous Development Infrastructure Automation IAT Level II Certification Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Platform As A Service (PaaS)

Requirements

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
  • BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 7+ years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments.
  • Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational - Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Proven expertise with IAM, federated identity, and multi-cloud access management.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS Identity Center, and on-premises Active Directory.
  • Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross-cloud authentication mechanisms.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks including DISA STIGs, CMMC, and Zero Trust Architecture guidance.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders, security teams, and engineering personnel.
  • Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes drafting SOPs, architectural plans and drawings, and technical documentation as well as communication with senior program and customer leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Zero Trust implementation in DoD or federal mission systems.
  • Familiarity with AWS GovCloud (US), Azure Government, and hybrid integrations.
  • Knowledge of multi-cloud networking, enclave isolation, and cross-domain solution (CDS) patterns.
  • Experience with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), containerized workloads, and DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
  • Prior experience supporting DISA, USCYBERCOM, or similar Joint Cloud modernization programs (JADC2, DEOS).
  • Experience providing technical leadership and oversight of teams of junior, intermediate, and senior Engineers.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares., Microsoft Azure Certification Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Identity And Access Management Network Quality Of Service (QoS) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS) Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

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 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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