[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Multiple locations # Cloud Engineer Multiple locations On-site $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 Operations Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Omaha-NE/Cloud-Engineer_R-00194195-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Cloud Engineer ## Job description The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a Cloud Engineer to support multiple fast-paced programs across the Air Force. The Cloud Engineer will deploy, maintain, and scale hybrid cloud digital infrastructure for multiple Air Force customers. This position requires a fast-learning, high-performing candidate with a proven history of delivering cloud solutions to customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud using DevSecOps practices and an Everything-as-Code approach. This position offers a valuable opportunity to further develop your career in cloud engineering within an Air Force program, contributing to the secure and efficient delivery of service in a challenging and innovative environment. You will be a member of a team providing 24x7 monitoring and management of customer networks and will be on-call in the event of off-hours emergencies. This position does require on-site work, and the primary location is in Omaha, NE. Candidates located near Lorton, VA and also Oklahoma City, OK will also be considered. ### Primary Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud infrastructures across hybrid environments in Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS & PaaS). Automate deployments and configurations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and ARM/BICEP templates. Provision, maintain, and scale cloud resources in Microsoft Azure in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Monitor cloud resource utilization to ensure cost efficiency and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and infrastructure issues, performing root cause analysis as needed. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards within a DevSecOps framework. Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation into the development lifecycle. Implement and manage containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for microservices architectures. Configure and maintain monitoring tools to ensure system and application availability and performance. Identify and implement optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance system uptime. Apply security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption, to protect hybrid cloud infrastructures. Assist in audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., RMF, NIST, ISO 27001). Provide Tier-2/3 support for escalated issues, working closely with internal teams and external vendors. Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to enhance knowledge sharing. ### Basic Qualifications US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date. Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. Must have a DoD 8140 Intermediate certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) (formerly DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification). ### Intermediate Azure Certifications such as AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate or similar certifications from other Cloud Service Providers. Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack. Proficiency in public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) and incident management. Solid Understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and firewalls. Practical knowledge of DevSecOps principles, methodologies, and best practices. Interest in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and DevOps practices. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience with Air Force programs. Experience with security tools and practices related to DevSecOps (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST). Experience with compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST) and DoD regulations. ### Expert cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certification from another cloud provider. Experience with Azure Stack Edge family of devices. Experience with DoD networks, especially classified and operational networks. Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, especially Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), tunneling, QoS, and cloud connectivity solutions (e.g. Azure Express Route). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation. DABAOPP1 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. ### Original Posting October 8, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: Multiple locations - Work arrangement: On-site - Pay: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Omaha-NE/Cloud-Engineer_R-00194195-1) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Business Analyst - 6 month max tenure contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/04ddb5956decd0812809/) ### [Civil/Structural Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/e1717bf1509fe1e5b503/) ### [Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/a0d612a6865b9b23aec4/) ### [Expression of Interest - Test Engineers - TSPV](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/116a660a5a22a8fa035f/) ### [Lead DevSecOps Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/596bb0785d5802b5b7bf/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Cloud Defense)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/allianz/jobs/5fd83d4ae4b05cfc9365/) Allianz · MADRID, Spain ### [Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/a53b84027bc100f40d81/) Hitachi · Ukraine ### [Senior Python Cloud Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/811d8283a2cac176eff1/) Hitachi · Ukraine ### [Senior Cloud Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/de1462289a3dacaa11d8/) Vodafone · LISBOA, Portugal ### [Cloud Infra Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/0b92dbe21b145c95e144/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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