Cloud Image Developer (AzureAWS)

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At Leidos were not just delivering solutions were pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity investing in our communities and building sustainably for tomorrow.

Shape the future of digital defense.

Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense logistics optimization security operations and decision intelligence. Were the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.

Ready to engineer solutions that matter

Primary Responsibilities:

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a dynamic Cloud Image Developer (Azure/AWS) to support cloud modernization initiatives for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Command Control Communication Computer Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in the Alexandria VA area. This role is part of a high-impact program focused on delivering secure scalable cloud solutions that enable operational agility and resilience across the USCG enterprise.

As a Image Developer youll be responsible for designing building and maintaining secure operating system images for deployment across AWS and Azure environments. This role is vital to ensuring consistent provisioning compliance and automation across cloud-hosted systems. Youll work closely with cloud engineers cybersecurity analysts and program leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop base images for virtual machines (VMs) or containers that include operating systems software packages and configurations tailored for specific cloud platforms (e.g. AWS AMIs Azure VM images Google Cloud images).
• Use tools like Packer Terraform or Ansible to automate the creation and deployment of images across environments.
• Ensure images are lightweight secure and compliant with organizational standards.
• Maintain versioned images apply patches and update software to keep images current and reliable.
• Work closely with teams to ensure images integrate smoothly into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows.
• Support cross-functional coordination across engineering cybersecurity and program management teams
• Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement
• Ensure alignment with USCG mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Computer Science Information Systems Business)
• 4 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure image creation tools
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell Bash or Python)
• Familiarity with security hardening standards (e.g. DISA STIGs CIS benchmarks)
• Excellent facilitation communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced mission-driven environment
• Experience with Image creation tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform Packer or ARM templates
• Experience with Configuration management tools like Ansible Chef Puppet
• Certifications such as AWS SysOps Administrator Azure Administrator or CompTIA Security
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting DHS USCG or other federal cloud modernization efforts
• Strong documentation communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working with technical teams in cloud cybersecurity or enterprise IT environments

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Original Posting:

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.