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The Digital Modernization Sector has an exciting career opportunity for a in El Segundo, CA to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. This role is instrumental in the development and deployment of mission critical software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services. This position is 80% hands on keyboard tactical engineering and 20% product/team support.

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THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Management
  • Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud server infrastructures across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud) such as AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments, IaaS, and PaaS.
  • Maintain and optimize virtualization platforms, such as VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or cloud-native virtualization solutions.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate deployments and configurations.
• Cloud Environment Support
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provision, maintain, and scale cloud resources in platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Monitor cloud resource utilization, ensuring cost efficiency and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to resolve system and application-related problems as well as cloud, virtual, and physical hardware.
• DevSecOps Integration  
  • Work within a DEVSECOPS framework to ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation into the development lifecycle.
  • Implement containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to support microservices architectures.
• Performance Optimization and Monitoring
  • Configure and maintain monitoring tools to ensure availability and performance of systems and applications.
  • Identify and implement optimizations to improve system efficiency, latency, and uptime.
• Security and Compliance
  • Apply security best practices to protect hybrid cloud infrastructures, including identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption.
  • Assist in audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., RMF, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Collaboration and Support
  • Provide tier-2/3 support for escalated issues, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors as needed.
  • Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to support knowledge sharing and team growth.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

• US Citizen and Possession of a current Top Secret Clearance, with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) 
• Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+). 
• BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience in hybrid cloud environments, with hands-on expertise in virtual cloud server infrastructure management.
• Proficiency with virtualization technologies, such as VMware, Hyper-V, or OpenStack.
• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with networking concepts, such as VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications, not required. 

• Industry certifications such as VMware VCP, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Kubernetes CKA.
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53).
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with log management and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, or ELK stack).

Your resume must demonstrate the following experience: 

• Familiarity with cloud/hybrid cloud computing platforms and their services within various security domains 

• Familiarity in implementing large-scale, complex systems that integrate cloud and on-premises platforms with an understanding of storage, compute, and throughput capabilities 

• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).) and cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, serverless computing) 

• Knowledge of platform services, middleware, and enterprise integration frameworks

***UNFUNDED/CONTINGENT UPON AWARD***

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.