Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II) needed.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and DevSecOps practices required.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI) essential.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go) mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system requirements analysis and functional analysis for cloud-based environments.
  • Design and support secure CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
  • Integrate DevSecOps pipelines on Azure cloud platforms.
  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
  • Deploy and configure applications in cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot incidents to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance solution design and technical approaches.

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote work arrangement with some on-site requirements.
  • Opportunity to work on a critical mission with the U.S. Air Force.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge cloud technologies across multiple providers.
  • Support for professional development and obtaining industry certifications.
  • Inclusion in infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. Leidos is seeking a across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates may be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Primary Responsibilities Could Include:

This individual will be responsible for technical planning, design, development, integration, verification, and sustainment of secure, cloud-native systems. The individual applies systems engineering principles to hardware, software, and networked environments, supporting the full system lifecycle from requirements analysis through deployment and operational support.

  • Perform systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for cloud-based and hybrid environments.
  • Design, implement, and support secure CI/CD pipelines to enable automated, scalable software delivery.
  • Support the integration of DevSecOps pipelines across Azure cloud platforms.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
  • Deploy, configure, integrate, and support applications within cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Assist with the configuration, operation, and sustainment of container platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift.
  • Analyze and support system availability, scalability, performance, and resiliency across distributed cloud systems.
  • Contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives, system upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Implement and support automated security capabilities including vulnerability scanning, SAST/DAST, container security, and compliance automation.
  • Monitor system health using logging and monitoring tools and support incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution.
  • Support verification, validation, system testing, and quality assurance activities for cloud-based solutions.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA, security, operations, and customer stakeholders to influence solution design, processes, and technical approaches.
  • Apply and enforce established DevSecOps standards, systems engineering processes, and best practices.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II).
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Familiarity with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go).
  • Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control (Git).
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and customer service skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and security concepts.
  • Cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle).
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK.
  • Exposure to security scanning tools, compliance frameworks, and DevSecOps automation.
  • Industry certifications such as CKAD, KCNA, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS SysAdmin, AWS Advanced Networking, AWS Security, Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect.


  • Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect


Original Posting:
August 20, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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