Cloud Operations Manager

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations and our employees with endless opportunities. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Operations Manager to join our team and help oversee and optimize our cloud infrastructure. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for technology, we’d love to meet you!  The Cloud Operations Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s cloud infrastructure and services. You will work closely with development, IT, and security teams to ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient. You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our cloud services, including monitoring, provisioning, and performance optimization, while also implementing best practices for cloud security and compliance. Join us at AEGIS where the sky is NOT the limit!

Primary Responsibilities:

•    Manage cloud environments to ensure performance, availability, and security.
•    Manage the fulfillment and resolution of cloud ITSM requests, incidents & problems, and changes within SLA requirements
•    Lead the Incident Response (IR) team and coordinate resolution efforts.
•    Implement and maintain cloud monitoring and automation tools.
•    Manage CDM operations, vulnerability management, and other cyber functions associated with securing federal cloud environments.
•    Take direction from cloud Deputy PM and support the implementation of cloud service design and transition into service operations.
•    Deploy training program for team on implementing SAFe Agile management concepts into cloud service operations.
•    Lead the cloud operations team to ensure the smooth operation of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
•    Manage cloud infrastructure, including deployment, automation, monitoring, scaling, and troubleshooting.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
•    Monitor system performance, detect issues, and implement solutions to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
•    Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
•    Oversee cloud security, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
•    Develop and enforce cloud management processes, workflows, and operational standards.
•    Build and maintain disaster recovery plans and ensure data integrity.
•    Provide mentorship and leadership to the cloud operations team.
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging cloud technologies.

Basic Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•    10 years of experience in cloud operations, infrastructure management, or a related field.
•    Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud management tools.
•    Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance.
•    Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
•    Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage high-pressure situations.
•    Experience with cost control, performance monitoring, and capacity planning in a cloud environment.
•    Experience using Atlassian Software (Jira & Confluence)
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
•    Experience using SAFe Agile concepts
•    Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
•    Experience in cost management and optimization in the cloud.

Clearance:

NASA Public Trust

Desired Certifications / Training:

•    Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.).

Potential for Telework (if any):

Yes, with ability to be onsite upon request.
 

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.