Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Leidos UK

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Active top secret clearance with sci eligibility
Experience with aws azure or gcp cloud platforms
Infrastructure-as-code implementation using terraform
** Leidos UK is seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to enhance and support mission-critical data and analytics programs for the Department of War. The role involves managing cloud infrastructure, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, making it ideal for candidates with strong cloud operations experience and a commitment to national security. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports a high-visibility enterprise program delivering mission-critical capabilities to the Department of Defense using trusted data at scale.
  • Candidates will work alongside government partners and engineers to translate operational requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions aligned with national security outcomes.
  • The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within complex stakeholder environments to ensure system reliability and compliance.

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** Leidos UK is seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to enhance and support mission-critical data and analytics programs for the Department of War. The role involves managing cloud infrastructure, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, making it ideal for candidates with strong cloud operations experience and a commitment to national security. **

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Experience with AWS Azure or GCP cloud platforms
  • Infrastructure-as-Code implementation using Terraform
  • DevSecOps pipeline support and automation
  • System administration in secure DoD environments
  • Containerized environment management with Kubernetes
  • Compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF standards

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
  • Experience with SAFe Agile frameworks
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation experience
  • Enterprise data and AI/ML platform support
  • NIPRNet SIPRNet and JWICS environment operations
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or IT
  • Relevant cloud certifications like AWS SysOps

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8-12 years experience OR Master's plus 6-10 years
  • DoD 8140 baseline certification for Intermediate System Administrator roles
  • Minimum 6 years of cloud operations engineering experience
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Experience applying RMF STIGs and DoD cybersecurity requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (implied by TS/SCI clearance requirement)

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