Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve. 

At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're 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. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure. 

Your opportunity to lead transformation. 

We're seeking a Engineering Manager to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll manage a team of engineers/architects who will be responsible to maintain and enhance the cloud infrastructure that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security. 

This position is on a future contract pending award announcement. 

Ready to engineer solutions that matter? 

We are seeking a highly capable Engineering Manager with expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python. This individual will be responsible for managing cloud architects, cloud engineers, network engineers and DevSecOps engineers. This role blends technical leadership, personnel management, and hands-on engineering support. 

Primary Tasks:

• Provide personnel management for software developers, engineers, architects - including interviewing and hiring, monitoring and managing employee coverage, conducting performance evaluations, and engaging employees in career development. 
• Guide and perform development and maintenance of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.  
• Lead efforts for code reviews, tracking software changes, and ensuring adherence to technical standards. 
• Coordinate and support technical efforts across teams for system integration, testing, and customer requests related to software and operations. 
• Direct and contribute to systems documentation, including design documents, user guides, and operational procedures. 
• Oversee operational support activities such as system health and status monitoring and troubleshooting - providing backup operational support for server, network, and automation issues. 
•  Mentor, guide and supervise development teams on cloud-native application design and deployment 
•  Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential impact on organizational goals 
•  Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks 
•  Lead large-scale cloud migration projects from planning through execution 
•  Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies including containerization and microservices
• Develop migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions 
•  Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption 
•  Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments 
•  Design secure cloud architectures implementing zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies 
•  Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements 
•  Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks 
•  Conduct security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments 
•  Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions 
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management 
•  Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in an IT-discipline. (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Business) 
• 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.  
• Deep expertise in AWS (e.g., Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda) and Azure (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS) 
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale data platform initiatives 
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks 
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks 
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures 
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment 
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert 
• Perform operational and day-to-day administrative support functions, including troubleshooting issues and support of change and problem management processes. 
•  Support AWS Cloud hosted applications (including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance). 
•  Provide support and troubleshoot AWS deployed applications. 
•  Provide guidance in developing and optimizing administrative processes and procedures. 
•  Work with SMEs and Security Team in defining secure-based cloud architecture. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance 
• Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI 

 Certification Requirements:

Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:  

• CEH, Security , GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security or equivalent certifications 
• Candidate is preferred to have one of these certifications:  
• MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect or other equivalent certs 

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

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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.