Cloud Security Engineer
Today• Gaithersburg, MD
Description
Leidos' Corporate Information Security within the Digital Modernization Sector has an immediate opening for a Cloud Security Engineer to join our Cloud Security Engineering and Operations team.
In this role, you will provide security engineering services for the enterprise cloud management team for major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and especially M365.
We're looking for a candidate who can support this role from one of our following locations: Orlando - FL, Reston - VA, Gaithersburg - MD, or Remote Telework.
About the Team
Typical activities of this team include writing concept of operations (CONOPS), detailed design and deployment documentation for new capabilities and services, implementation of solutions, and supporting the on-going operations of cloud security solutions.
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Typical workflows range from individual tasks, leading small-scale projects, and participating in multi-disciplinary, multi-team projects to help Leidos meet its technology and security goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work on a team of motivated security engineers in designing, building and deploying security capabilities for protecting Leidos cloud-based systems, networks, and information stores.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for cloud security services to defend the global Leidos environments.
- Provide expertise regarding cloud providers' capabilities, APIs, and shared security models.
- Work closely with engineering team members across infrastructure teams and outside vendors to ensure that features and capabilities are delivered on-schedule and operated according to corporate service level agreements.
- Work closely with the cloud management and platform security teams to improve existing solutions so they better meet the business' needs.
- Work closely with the Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Center to ensure the cloud security solutions are meeting the requirements for security event investigations
- Help develop cloud security technical roadmaps to drive constant cyber transformation and improvements in Leidos' defensive posture
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of experience in an enterprise security or infrastructure engineering role. Additional years of relevant experience, training, and/or professional certifications may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
- US citizenship is required as well as eligibility for federal security clearance
- Demonstrated experience deploying/operating cloud security enterprise technologies
- Experience with Microsoft M365 security controls and Entra.
- Demonstrated experience with the capabilities and APIs of one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google).
- Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP and common application layer protocols
- Foundational understanding of Cloud and off-premises security best practices
- Experience with industry standard virtualized networking components (Cloud application firewalls, Cloud Services Routers, Cloud Gateways, etc.)
- Strong communication skills; person in this role must be able to successfully communicate with management personnel, technical personnel and third parties
Preferred Qualifications:
Special consideration will be given to candidates with any, or multiple, of the following qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with the capabilities and APIs of multiple major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google).
- Experience within common enterprise cloud applications SaaS (O365, etc.)
- Experience deploying or maintaining cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions.
- Experience with application registrations and enterprise application management within Entra
- Experience designing and provisioning security architectures at enterprise scale
- Experience authoring enterprise cloud security policies, or establishing an enterprise cloud security strategy
- Experience implementing multi-factor authentication for SaaS applications
- Experience obtaining and centralizing cloud audit data and associated capabilities
- Experience in programming and/or scripting desired
- Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory desired
- Experience with cloud IaaS solutions such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS
- Possess certifications from major cloud providers, such as Azure or AWS Security Engineer
- Possess CISSP or other major industry certifications
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Original Posting:
September 25, 2025
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
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.
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Client-provided location(s): Gaithersburg, MD
Job ID: Leidos-R-00167182
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-26T18:46:42
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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