Associate Cloud Engineer Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

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.

This role 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 24/7 monitoring and management of customer networks and will be on‑call for off‑hours emergencies.

This position requires on‑site work. The primary location is Omaha, NE. Candidates located near Lorton, VA and Oklahoma City, OK will also be considered.

• Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud infrastructures across hybrid environments in Microsoft Azure (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.

• US Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain an SCI before 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.
• DoD 8140 Intermediate certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Intermediate Azure certifications such as AZ‑104: Azure Administrator Associate or similar.
• 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 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.

• 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 equivalent.
• Experience with Azure Stack Edge family of devices.
• Experience with DoD networks, especially classified and operational networks.
• Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, especially VPNs, tunneling, QoS, and cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., Azure ExpressRoute).
• Experience with IaC and security automation.

$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 responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.