Job Information
Leidos Cloud Systems Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia
Description
This position is for a Cloud and Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The team is comprised of highly technical and motivated individuals. The engineer for this role will assist in the operation, automation, and support of hybrid infrastructure environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises systems. Working under the guidance of the Senior Cloud and Systems Engineer, this role supports cloud storage pipelines, system administration, VoIP infrastructure, and automation tasks critical to ongoing operations.
This position is ideal for a technically proficient engineer who can handle day-to-day infrastructure tasks, document procedures, and serve as a capable backup when the lead engineer is unavailable. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and experienced in cross-platform administration.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cloud & Storage Integration
Assist in managing data pipelines between AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage
Support deployment and updates of serverless functions (e.g., Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Functions)
Help maintain cloud storage access controls, secrets, and container configurations
Systems Administration
Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems (Rocky Linux/Ubuntu), including logs, services, and package management
Administer and troubleshoot Windows Domain environment (Server 2022, Windows 11)
Maintain system automation using cron, system services, and scripted routines
Support web-based tools and services (e.g., NGINX, MediaWiki, ClamAV, virsh)
VoIP / PBX Systems
Assist in supporting FreePBX and PBXact phone systems, including auto-provisioning, endpoint configuration, and updates
Monitor SIP trunk health and system call behavior under the direction of the Senior Engineer
Documentation & Operational Support
Document technical procedures, automation workflows, and deployment steps
Maintain logs and status reports on routine tasks, transfers, and system health
Participate in incident response, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience OR Master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience
Must have a TS/SCI With Poly to be considered
3–5 years of experience in systems engineering or cloud infrastructure support
Proficient in Linux system administration and shell scripting
Experience working in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with Python or Bash scripting for automation tasks
Desired Qualifications:
Experience supporting hybrid cloud deployments or cross-cloud data workflows
Exposure to FreePBX or enterprise VoIP systems
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or cloud SDKs)
Operating Systems: Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2022, Windows Active Directory
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Languages & Tools: Bash, Python, cron, systemd
Applications: ClamAV, NGINX, FreePBX, PBXact, Jenkins/Puppet/SALT
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Original Posting:
March 11, 2026
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:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
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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.
REQNUMBER: R-00178076
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