At Leidos, we’re more than a technology company—we’re a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a common mission: empowering our customers to succeed in their most critical operations. Guided by integrity, committed to our communities, and driven to build a sustainable future, we deliver solutions that make a real impact.
Within our Digital Modernization sector, we’re leading the charge in next-generation technology—designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient.
We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join us at the U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this hands-on role, you’ll design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical Coast Guard operations. Leveraging deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python, you’ll architect scalable cloud-native solutions, guide development efforts, and ensure best practices across architecture, deployment, and security—while mentoring and driving innovation that directly strengthens national security.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS and/or Azure
- Develop cloud strategy and roadmaps aligned with organization objectives and technical requirements
- Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations
- Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions
- 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
- 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
- Present architectural designs and recommendations to executive leadership
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer-facing position for a minimum of 6+ years.
- Minimum 6+ year of Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS)
- Proven experience administering Windows Server and related services, including creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and patching.
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and SAML, with a solid understanding of industry standards, procedures, and processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Skilled in supporting AWS cloud-hosted applications, including deployments, patches, security checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Ability to provide operational and day-to-day administrative support, including troubleshooting issues and managing change/problem management processes.
- Experience developing, documenting, and optimizing administrative processes, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to work with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud-based architectures.
- Strong troubleshooting and support skills for AWS-deployed applications.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks and Kafka (highly desirable).
- Proficiency with Power BI and API management (strong advantage).
- Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI
- Must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect
Certifications:
- Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) and/or Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:December 12, 2025For 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.
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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What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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