Job Requirements
Remote
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$107,900 - $195,050
Job Description
R-00178883
Description
The Digital Modernization Sector has an exciting career opportunity for a in El Segundo, CA to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. This role is instrumental in the development and deployment of mission critical software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services. This position is 80% hands on keyboard tactical engineering and 20% product/team support
Primary Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Certifications
Your resume must demonstrate the following experience:
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: March 23, 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 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.
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
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
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Description
The Digital Modernization Sector has an exciting career opportunity for a in El Segundo, CA to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. This role is instrumental in the development and deployment of mission critical software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services. This position is 80% hands on keyboard tactical engineering and 20% product/team support
Primary Responsibilities
- Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud server infrastructures across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud) such as AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments, IaaS, and PaaS.
- Maintain and optimize virtualization platforms, such as VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or cloud-native virtualization solutions.
- Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate deployments and configurations.
- Cloud Environment Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provision, maintain, and scale cloud resources in platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Monitor cloud resource utilization, ensuring cost efficiency and scalability.
- Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to resolve system and application-related problems as well as cloud, virtual, and physical hardware.
- DevSecOps Integration
- Work within a DEVSECOPS framework to ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation into the development lifecycle.
- Implement containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to support microservices architectures.
- Performance Optimization and Monitoring
- Configure and maintain monitoring tools to ensure availability and performance of systems and applications.
- Identify and implement optimizations to improve system efficiency, latency, and uptime.
- Security and Compliance
- Apply security best practices to protect hybrid cloud infrastructures, including identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption.
- Assist in audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., RMF, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Collaboration and Support
- Provide tier-2/3 support for escalated issues, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors as needed.
- Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to support knowledge sharing and team growth.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- US Citizen and Possession of a current Secret Clearance.
- Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+).
- BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience in hybrid cloud environments, with hands-on expertise in virtual cloud server infrastructure management.
- Proficiency with virtualization technologies, such as VMware, Hyper-V, or OpenStack.
- Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with networking concepts, such as VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.
Preferred Skills and Certifications
- Industry certifications such as VMware VCP, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Kubernetes CKA.
- Experience with security frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53).
- Knowledge of scripting or programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Familiarity with log management and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, or ELK stack).
Your resume must demonstrate the following experience:
- Familiarity with cloud/hybrid cloud computing platforms and their services within various security domains
- Familiarity in implementing large-scale, complex systems that integrate cloud and on-premises platforms with an understanding of storage, compute, and throughput capabilities
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).) and cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, serverless computing).
- Knowledge of platform services, middleware, and enterprise integration frameworks.
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: March 23, 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 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.
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
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
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