Platform Engineer

Launch Your Next Mission: Cloud Engineer San Antonio TX

Step into the future of national defense technology with Leidos! Were searching for a driven Platform Engineer ready to take on high-stakes migration projects in the DAF CLOUDworks environment. Based in San Antonio TX this hybrid role offers flexibility challenge and the opportunity to leave your mark on mission-critical systems. Youll be part of complex migrations across AWS and Azure platformsexecuting discovery planning and implementation while championing cybersecurity and cloud modernization.

As a Platform Engineer you will design build and support cloud-native infrastructure and platform services that enable mission systems across DAF CLOUDworks environments. You will work with Kubernetes-based architectures AWS GovCloud and Azure environments automation tools and platform reliability features. You will collaborate with DevSecOps cybersecurity and development teams to deliver secure scalable and mission-aligned platforms for Department of Defense workloads.

What Youll Tackle:

• Engineer deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters and supporting services across AWS GovCloud and Azure environments.

• Automate platform provisioning configuration management and monitoring using Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).

• Manage identity and access control patching logging and backups across multi-tenant environments.

• Troubleshoot platform and infrastructure issues and ensure high availability of critical workloads.

• Collaborate with mission teams and platform users to understand needs and optimize cloud-native services.

• Support compliance efforts (e.g. RMF Zero Trust Architecture IL5 hardening) and integrate cybersecurity requirements into platform design.

• Maintain system documentation baselines and operational runbooks.

• Participate in Agile planning and sprint execution alongside cross-functional teams.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Mission:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI on day 1.

• Current IAT Level II certification
  Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Deep experience with AWS (GovCloud/SC2S) Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed) Linux and CI/CD tools.

• Proficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g. Bash Python).

• Hands-on experience with Git/GitLab container registries and infrastructure monitoring tools.

• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices IAM networking and platform lifecycle management.

• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills with experience supporting mission-critical systems.

• Strong understanding of cloud networking load balancing and DNS in cloud environments.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule 2 days a week telework (subject to change due to mission requirements).

Bonus Credentials (Preferred):

• Masters or other advanced degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline

• Experience with Air Force or DoD platform infrastructure environments (e.g. Platform One Iron Bank Big Bang).

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira Confluence) and DevSecOps workflows.

• Certifications in one or more of the following:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certifications.

This is your chance to drive the next evolution of secure cloud operations and shape the future of defense modernization. At Leidos your mission is our missionare you ready to deploy your potential Apply today!

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Original Posting:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.