Cloud Systems Engineer - Entry Level
Leidos
Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has multiple openings for aentry-level cloud systems engineers specializing in AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to use your knowledge to help modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.
Location:
These positions will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.
Primary Responsibilities
We're seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate to apply their skills in a real-world setting, as you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and testing key components of the Air Force CloudOne platform. This role involves work on an agile team to design, build, and test of cloud infrastructure as code using technologies such as the AWS Cloud Developer Kit, Azure Bicep, and Terraform, programming languages such as Python, and continuous integration and delivery technologies including GitLab. The ideal candidate will have recently earned a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and possess a strong understanding of software development life cycles and testing methodologies. Knowledge of cloud computing and digital engineering would be a significant plus. Tasks will include assistance with system architecture, system concept development, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, system risk management, and requirements baseline management. Other tasks will include the development of test approaches and steps as well as execution of tests in lab environment including integration and debugging of multiple interfaces. Tasks will also include the development of scripts and test automation tools.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have completed a degree program in Information Technology, such as computer science or software engineering, or a related field.
- Candidates must be able to obtain a public trust clearance
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Original Posting:
February 24, 2026For 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00The 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.